Loveland Learning Garden
The foundation for Loveland Learning Garden was planted in 2002 as a floral garden on grade school grounds thanks to the vision of a grandmother who wanted to share the joy of picking fresh flowers with children. With the addition of vegetable gardens and a nature trail in the woods behind the school, Granny’s Garden School grew to be one of the most comprehensive school garden programs in the country and was recognized as a model for nature-based education training.
Loveland Learning Garden maintains vegetable and flower gardens, and a nature trail on school grounds as spaces for hands-on learning – serving about 1200 primary and elementary students. Through observation and fun, interactive activities, students engage with nature’s elements (plants, animals, land, air) while exploring academic subjects they are learning in class..
As part of our mission, the Loveland Learning Garden:
-Provide children with the opportunity to see how food is grown.
-Serve the community by harvesting food for donation.
-Share the joy and wonder in outdoor discovery.
-Instill a love of nature and influencing the growth of the next generation who loves and cares for our environment.
The mission of Loveland Learning Garden: foster lifelong connections to the wonders of the natural world.
Loveland Learning Garden's Work
The following are a couple highlights of the impactful work Loveland Learning Garden does within their communities. To find out more information regarding these projects and initiatives, click here to be sent to their official website!
Volunteer Opportunities
- GARDEN AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE: Work with other volunteers to maintain our outdoor learning spaces.
- EDUCATION : Work with team to deliver our learning program.
- COMMUNICATIONS : Work with other volunteers to guide marketing and public relations activities for nonprofit.
- FUNDRAISING AND GRANTS : Work with team to ensure the non-profit has the resources to sustain its mission.
- VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT : Work independently to find avenues to bring in volunteers to support nonprofit’s mission.
- NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP : Join their nonprofit board to assist with strategy & planning, guide results, improve operations and provide fiscal oversight.
Loveland Learning Garden learning materials are offered for others to use in their own nature education programs and can be adapted for at home activities. We are pleased that individuals across the country are using our lesson plans and only ask that Loveland Learning Garden is recognized as the source.
Learning Resources
Join us in supporting Loveland Learning Garden
75% of this month's donations will go towards our partner, Loveland Learning Garden.
This month and every month, Wild Boyz Photography will be partnering with one nonprofit. 75% of any donations that we receive during the month will go to the nonprofit. Help Loveland Learning Garden continue their mission to present conservation-focused films and programs that engage, inform, and inspire.