In cities across the U.S., residents are creating urban gardens in backyards, vacant lots, rooftops, and any other bit of open space. In recent years, schoolyards have become increasingly popular sites, creating important greenspace for children as well as an interdisciplinary teaching tool for educators. An abundance of resources are available for anyone interested in learning more about the benefits, challenges and opportunities of gardening in an educational setting. Here are just a few links to get you started!
The Edible Schoolyard http://www.edibleschoolyard.org/
CitySprouts http://citysprouts.org/
Gardening with Kids http://www.gardeningwithkids.org/11-4508.html
Kids Gardening http://www.kidsgardening.com/index.asp
CEL Visual Guide to Integrated School Lunch Curriculum http://www.ecoliteracy.org/programs/visual-guide/index.html
CityRoots http://urbaneco.org/CityRoots.asp
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