Concho Valley Master Gardeners

The Conch Valley Master Gardeners program, designed for Pre-K and 3rd grade students, draws it's inspiration from the government program, Learn, Grow, Eat and Go. This comprehensive year long program adopts a hands-on approach to teach children about nutrition, plants and nature. 

   Our primary objectives include encouraging children to eat healthier foods at an early age and promote experimental learning. By doing so we aim to combat childhood obesity and foster a deeper connection with nature. Over the past 4 years the program has undergone significant expansion with the SAISD. We have grown from a single school and instructor to all pre-K programs, 5 schools and 9 instructors. Through this program children have the opportunity to grow and harvest a variety of plants, such as potatoes, carrots, lettuce, broccoli and onions. They also gain insight into the importance of our pollinators, butterflies, birds, bees and how snails and worms improve the soil. They learn how rain water and sunlight are vital to provide everything plants need to grow and how to be good stewards of the land.

  Presently we are reaching approximately 260 pre-K students and 100 3rd grade students. As government funding has ceased, we need your support to continue and to expand our efforts providing more children with the opportunity to  LEARN, GROW, EAT, and GO. 

 Contributions received will directly benefit our students gardening activities and creative projects providing them with plants, seeds, potting supplies and materials for craft projects that they can share with their families. Our goal is to raise $3,000-4,000. Every donation regardless of size will bring us closer to our objectives. Thank you for considering or cause.