Environmental Education
@Springwell
Harmony with our Environment
At Springwell, we aim to cultivate a lasting sense of wellness for our children for their entire lives. This includes a deep resonance and harmony with the natural environment around us.
The goals of our environmental education program are to
increase awareness of the impact of human behavior on our home planet Earth, including eating and farming habits
promote environmental stewardship in our every day lives; and
develop a lasting sense of reverence for the connection between food, as the source of our life, and our environment.
Field Trips to local farms
We offer field trip experiences to local farms with visits focused on seeds and plants, germination, different types of soil, and the process of composting.
School Gardens
With the support of our staff and parent volunteers, our students cultivate their own school garden featuring edibles, perennials, and herbs, including native plants.
Cooking Lessons
Students explore healthy eating through monthly cooking lessons. They learn about how to make food that is great for our bodies and for our planet Earth. Cooking lessons are integrated with other curriculum.
Support from the Chesapeake Bay Trust
Our environmental education program is made possible with a generous micro-grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Thank you Chesapeake Bay Trust!
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