There’s no denying that it feels like summer this month. Summer brings our focus to gardens. We’re partnering with Cultivating Community to support school gardens.

For years, Portland students have connected with the world around them through exploration—being able to learn about plants by harvesting and trying new things, to learn about soil from holding it, and to learn about insects through observation. This model of education has become a beloved part of PPS because of the joy it spreads and the effectiveness of its educational model. To ensure this joy remains—and for equitable access to outdoor and experiential learning opportunities for ALL students—we have teamed up with Cultivating Community and the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation to ask for your help in supporting the School Garden Initiative.

From now through the end of August, FPPS will DOUBLE any of YOUR donations to Cultivating Community up to $5,000!

This new School Garden Initiative will create garden leader positions at PPS elementary schools for at least two years, along with support for seasonal garden care and planting that complements the core curriculum and engages families and communities in garden activities. 

Stand in support of students’ success, stand in support of school gardens.