Decades of studies document the ways that exposure to the natural world supports children’s' well-being. In the midst of the pandemic, nature-rich experiences are more necessary than ever for the social, physical, and emotional health of youth. Youth gardens get kids outside and provide much-needed sensory stimuli to help kids calm their minds and bodies. Each year thousands of programs apply to KidsGardening for support growing and maintaining their youth gardens. We're proud to be able to award grants to nearly 230 programs annually, but we know there's so much more we can do. Will you help? Will you support our work to ensure more kids have access to gardens in which to learn, play, and grow? Visit the link in our bio, then click "Back to School Gardens" for two ways to help grow the Youth Garden Grant: 🥕 We welcome your donation, of any size! 🥕 Fundraise for the Youth Garden Grant on your own or as part of a team! Perfect for garden clubs and community organizations. As a ...