Summer Memories by Anthonia Ibrahim
My favorite memories this summer involve discovery – kids discovering new foods, recipes, and skills.
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Attending the Leadership Institute by Vermonica Orosco
Max Watson and I recently attended the 2025 SGSO Leadership Institute at UC Santa Cruz, a dynamic gathering of school garden leaders from across the country.
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Spring Highlights by Anthonia Ibrahim
My first month with GrowingGreat has flown by! It’s been great spending time at the different sites and connecting with the students and teachers. I am excited for the summer and looking forward to the great work we have planned for the upcoming school year! Shout out to Meghan Nealon for...
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GrowingGreat Partners with Ecoleaders by Meghan Nealon
At GrowingGreat’s program at Leuzinger High School’s Environmental Careers Academy (ECA), spring has been a season of growth and leadership! Delilah, Jocelyne, Alicia, Lizette, pictured above, partnered with the South Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society to grow 75 California...
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Children and Families Together
GrowingGreat early childhood programs include time for kids and adults to learn and have fun together. Would you like us to bring hands-on activities like studying worms or dissecting pumpkins to your Back-to-School Night or Family Open House? Just send us an email at in**@**********at.org.
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60 Gallons of Mandarins, Limes and Lemons!
Congrats to Leuzinger High School’s Environmental Careers Academy in Lawndale where a typical harvest includes more than 5 gallons of avocados, 60 gallons of citrus, 60 gallons of pomegranates, as well as bunching onions, lettuces, herbs, snap peas and peppers. That’s quite the harvest!
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GrowingGreat Welcomes New Preschools
GrowingGreat is thrilled to welcome PACE preschools to our national “Seeds to STEM” program. In our MyPlate activity, children enjoyed sampling foods from each group and coloring personalized plates—a creative approach that keeps engagement high and reinforces key concepts.
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Your Support Grows More than Gardens
This year, with your help, GrowingGreat has reached the Los Angeles community with programs that inspire healthy eating and science exploration. By donating you help plant the seeds for an even brighter future in in 2025. Every donation helps us bring STEM learning programs and garden education...
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Happy Thanksgiving from GrowingGreat
Greetings from one of our new preschools in Inglewood! We are so grateful for all you do for our GrowingGreat kids. You can support our preschool programs through the Target Circle Community Giving Program, continuing until December 31. Enroll (for free!) and vote for GrowingGreat. Details are...
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Support GrowingGreat at Target!
We have exciting news–GrowingGreat has been selected as a nonprofit eligible for a grant from the Target Circle Community Giving Program! To support us, enroll in the Target Circle loyalty program (for free!) and earn one vote every time you make an eligible purchase at Target, both online and...
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