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Growing Curious minds, through hands on learning

Inclusive gardening, food and sustainability experiences that bring people together through practical learning, shared action and genuine local connection.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS

We make gardening, sustainability and food education practical, accessible and genuinely enjoyable. Whether your school is starting from bare soil, has a garden that needs a-bit of attention or an already thriving garden. The Grow Society can help establish, strengthen and support a program that works for your students and community.

Learning that takes root

  • Flexible one off, short term or ongoing option

  • Adaptable for different ages, abilities and learning needs

  • Support for teachers, volunteers and communities

  • Take home learning for students

  • Support in applying for grants and program sponsorship

Designed to grow with your school

Choose a starting point or let us tailor a program around your space, students and goals

WHAT WE OFFER

Garden Club

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Establishment, coordination and ongoing engaging sessions that build skill, care and responsibility.

Sustainability Program

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Hands on learning in composting, worm farms, water wise gardening, recycling and waste reduction

Incursions & Workshops

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Practical sessions covering any topic from seasonal growing, planting activities, food literacy and more.

Garden Establishment

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Support to create vegetable, herb, fruit and pollinator gardens that are useful, sustainable and school ready.

Community Busy Bees

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Bring together families, staff, students and local supporters to build or improve the school garden.

Custom School Programs

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A tailored mix of programs, activities and resources shaped around your schools needs.

WHAT STUDENTS CAN LEARN

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Skills they can carry beyond the school garden

How plants grow and where foods come from

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Seasonal and locally grown food

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Soil health, composting and worm farms

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Waste reduction and water wise gardening

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Biodiversity and the role of pollinators

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Healthy eating and food literacy

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Teamwork, patience and responsibility

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Confidence through practical participation

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HOW IT WORKS

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Tell us about your school, students, space and ideas

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We learn what you have and what support would help

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We shape a practical program around your schools needs and goals

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We deliver engaging sessions and ongoing support

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LETS START A CONVERSATION

Lets grow something meaningful at your school

Start with one workshop, a busy bee, a new garden club or ongoing support