Catskill Edible Garden Project
The Catskill Edible Garden Project works with schools to design edible gardens as living, outdoor educational and gathering spaces.
These projects offer access to healthy local food, “hands on” experience and exposure to food and agriculture as important aspects of our community and culture.
Sullivan 180 partners with Catskill Mountainkeeper and Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide funding support, technical assistance, education and programming. Curriculum is also available to support garden related activities.
Schools participating in the Catskill Edible Garden Project may also apply for funds to purchase cooking kits or indoor grow stations, host Chef in the Classroom events, organize field trips to local farms, or hire guest speakers.
Visit our Grants Page to learn more about this program and to download the application.
“The Catskill Edible Garden Project brings the classroom learning outside where the child learns with a hands-on experience discovering how food is grown. Not only does working in a garden allow students to learn about cause and effect, but it also fosters community spirit among students, parents, and school staff.” — Carmela Hugel, Beautification Program Manager
For more information, please reach out to Carmela, Beautification Program Manager at Sullivan 180.
Email | 845-295-2453
What Catskill Edible Garden Participants Are Saying
“The Edible Garden program gets the school, students, parents, and community involved in setting up a healthy environment and learning experience for our students.
— Laurie Kilgore, Emma C. Chase Elementary School, Monticello
“I would recommend that all schools get involved in creating a school garden. It is fun, satisfying, and educational, and it can be life-changing for the future adults that you are teaching.”
— Dennis Lankau, Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, Monticello
“Our edible garden provides an opportunity for students of all ages, of all interests and skill sets, to learn inside and outside of the classroom. Our edible garden has created a sense of community and accomplishment for students.”
— Meagan Edwards, Livingston Manor Central School