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“By bringing their time, resources, and expertise into Beacon's public schools, [Land to Learn] has changed the landscape of healthy eating for our students. Children who learn about vegetables with [Land to Learn] are excited to try those vegetables in their school cafeteria.” - Karen Pagano, Food Service Director, Beacon City School District

“{Land to Learn] works with teachers to ensure that garden time furthers academic lessons and meets state standards. We are looking forward to our students having the opportunity to continue to write in garden journals, make salads, plant seeds and try new vegetables.” -Lisa Buon, Principal, Horizons on Hudson Elementary School, Newburgh

“Our Club members enjoyed planting vegetables, cooking new foods, and learning outdoors. The garden has become a thriving outdoor learning space and children are always eager to participate in {Land to Learn] activities.” - Kevin White, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh

“Garden Time is an example of “Best Teaching Practice” in that it connects concepts with concrete and evolving experiences in a fun, scientific way. It has inspired all of the students, many of whom would like to have their own gardens. The program is so much fun and is educational. It should be a part of every school program.” - Deb Joyce, Teacher, 2nd Grade, South Ave

“The [Land to Learn] program connects our modern day kids to the cycles of the earth, providing authentic, “hands-on” experiences into the fascinating world of growing food. Children’s faces light up as they discover connections between the food they eat and how that food grows! They continue to make those connections between the weekly Garden Time visits. I have observed the [Land to Learn] program grow and flourish over the years of our partnership. My wish is for all students, in all classrooms, to have these experiences and benefit from this wonderful program.” - Louann Joyce, Teacher, 1st Grade, JVF

“The [Land to Learn] garden program is an educational, unique and enjoyable program. The educators are very knowledgeable about plants and planting. The students catch on to their enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning about gardening. We, the students and teachers at Sargent School enjoy seeing the seasonal changes in the garden right in our backyard! I think the program and having the garden as a part of the school is also definitely providing an awareness that healthy eating tastes good!” - Kim Asch, Teacher, 2nd Grade, Sargent, Beacon

“...This program is a wonderful opportunity for our students. It teaches our students where the food that they eat comes and allows them to experience nature using all of their senses. Our students are excited to find out about recipes that can be made with the foods that we are growing in our garden. They sing, act, create and explore - the best part is that our students are learning without even realizing it. This work directly ties into our Science curriculum which gives the teachers opportunities to dive deeper into the curriculum…” - Melissa Jamieson, Principal, John F. Kennedy Elementary School

“My daughter has learned how important it is to grow and eat nutritious food and how we are all responsible for the care of our environment. She comes home from school and explains everything she has learned (in great detail) about planting and nurturing your own garden. These are invaluable lessons that she will carry with her throughout her whole life journey! I only hope that programs like this are offered to more children teaching the importance of growing and eating real food!” - Allison Sivon, First Grade Parent, Robert R. Graves Elementary School

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