Happy Balian
Worms are Great: Seeds to Plate’s reputation is ...

Students run back and forth between the cement and Perry “Happy” Balian’s garden at Mark Twain Middle School. They are taking readings of the ambient temperature in both places for Balian’s lesson on Urban Heat Islands. Balian said students understand the concept that cities can be hotter than the countryside due to a lack of vegetation using his garden experiment.

Worms are Great: Seeds to Plate’s reputation is growing as a learning tool

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A week to remember. Four years ago under the direction of the talented Ms. Angela Hughes, one of our favorite collaborations-a pop up restaurant! Students were able to learn culinary skills and hospitality pro tips to create a garden lunch for their
"Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." Charles Dickens Our schoolyard habitat is thriving- not only is it beautiful, but it continues to provide food for families in need.
Life in the garden without students is different- seeds that were dropped or scattered by kids or critters have taken root with no foot traffic. Happy accidents! What has remained unchanged are the cycles of the natural world. Our thriving garden wil
Happy Earth Day from Seeds to Plate. The planet, and the food cultivated on it unify us all. Mother Nature teaches us impermanence, renewal, hope, connection, independence beauty, generosity and so much more. Sharing opportunities to connect students