Planting Seeds, Growing Minds
Your Middle School Gardening Guide Grow. Learn. Taste.
Chapter 1: Grow Your Way to A Greener Future
Discover how to protect our planet by embracing the 3’Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Small actions have a big impact!
Chapter 2: From Below the Earth to Above the Sky
Explore the secrets beneath our feet—soil! From sandy textures reminding us of beaches to the magic of composting, uncover the foundation of all plant life.
Chapter 3: Unveiling The Mysteries of Seed and Plant Growth
Join us as we crack the code of seeds and watch them grow into towering plants. It’s a magical process full of surprises; you’ll see it all from the front row.
Chapter 4: The Great Planting Fest at Vidya Ghat
Celebrate your journey with a grand planting festival. It’s a day of joy, community, and getting our hands dirty as we plant seedlings for the future together.
Chapter 5: Seed to Harvest Calendar, Sowing, Growing, Drying.
Unlock the plant world’s timing secrets. Gain insights into harvesting, drying, and storing seeds, securing a verdant future.
Chapter 6: Harvest time is here
a celebration of harvest! Learn the fun of picking your plants at just the right moment, turning hard work into a festive gathering. It’s a time for joy, teamwork, and enjoying nature’s bounty together.
Grow, Learn, and Care for Earth
Embark on a six-week Veggie4School journey that takes 6th—8th graders through a hands-on exploration of gardening and environmental stewardship. Our Garden Guide is built on three pillars: Waste Management—Earth Guardians in Action, practical gardening lessons, and engaging taste education. This program weaves into the school curriculum, sprouting a love for green living and teaching invaluable life skills. Join us as we nurture young minds to cultivate a healthier, greener world.
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V4S: Fun, Hands-On Learning
“Explore narratives of discovery, engage in garden missions, enjoy fun quizzes, and prepare with our detailed guides.”
Engaging Narratives
Missions & Discovery in Every Lesson
Hands-On Garden Missions
Practical Workshop Applications
Interactive Quizzes
Celebrate Learning Milestones
Teacher’s Guide
Preparing Effective Workshops
Roots of Change: Sustainable School Gardening
Discover how each school in the Veggie4School program undergoes a green transformation. From classrooms turning into vibrant green spaces to students becoming eco-conscious individuals, witness the profound impact of our sustainable school gardening initiative. Explore inspiring stories of environmental education and its effects across our network of schools.
Explore All Participating Schools – Dive deeper into each story and see the sustainable strides made by schools nationwide.
Support a Classroom
Support Veggie4School (V4S) to instil environmental awareness in classrooms through activities like recycling and gardening.
Corporate Role: Enhance V4S’s impact and align your brand with sustainability.
How to Help:
- Adopt a School: Provide support.
- Volunteer: Share sustainability insights.
- Awareness Campaign: Promote V4S.
Your involvement can mould Bengaluru’s eco-future. Contact us to join and foster youth eco-consciousness.
CSR Donation Inquiry: Email us, and we’ll quickly contact you to discuss your donation.
School Enrollement
Veggie4School Criteria Quick Guide
Schools must meet these criteria for the Veggie4School program:
- 90-minute Workshops
- School Administration Support
- Outdoor Gardening Space
- Consistent Water Supply
- Community Engagement
Embark on a 3-month journey to nurture eco-aware students.
Download Fact Sheet: Learn more about joining Veggie4School.
Student Perspectives: Reflecting on Our Journey with Veggie4School
Will you be gardening in the near future?
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Yes, I'm planning to garden
Are Growing-Pots better than Plastic for plants?
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Growing-Pots are awesome!
Will you use today's gardening tips with your family?
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Will definitely use what I learned
Veggie4School FAQs
What is the Veggie4School Program?
Veggie4School (V4S) is a unique educational program for 6th to 8th graders, focusing on gardening and environmental stewardship. Over 4 months, it introduces students to sustainable gardening, environmental awareness, experiential learning, and nutritional education through hands-on activities and engaging lessons, all in the Kannada language.
Who can join the Veggie4School Program?
The program targets public school students in grades 6-8. Schools interested in participating must have the necessary outdoor space, water access, and administrative support to integrate V4S into their curriculum.
What are the goals of Veggie4School?
V4S aims to foster a generation that practices sustainable gardening, understands the importance of reducing their environmental footprint, appreciates the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables, and is actively engaged in environmental protection.
How is the Veggie4School curriculum structured?
The curriculum is built around engaging chapters that take students through the journey of sustainable living, from the basics of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to the intricacies of plant life cycles and the importance of seasonal eating. Each chapter includes narrative learning stories, hands-on workshops, and interactive quizzes.
What are the requirements for schools to enrol in Veggie4School?
Schools must ensure a commitment from their administrative team, have suitable land or space for gardening projects, secure water availability, and foster community engagement for ongoing garden maintenance. Additionally, each participating school receives a V4S DIY Toolkit to kickstart their gardening adventure.
Get In Touch
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our services, need assistance, or you’re in the city and want to check out the office, feel free to reach out.
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