We’re thrilled to share that GrowingGreat was featured by Spectrum News In October! The story highlights our mission to bring hands-on STEM and nutrition education to kids across Southern California, empowering them to plant, experiment and discover the science of healthy living. Click here to...
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My favorite memories this summer involve discovery – kids discovering new foods, recipes, and skills.
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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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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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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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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 info@growinggreat.org.
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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 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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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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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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