Wellness Initiatives

DPS GOAL:

Reduce natural resource consumption and waste year-over-year.

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Gardens

Gardens – Grow & Learn Together

5-Year Goal: 100 gardens are active and produce 100 pounds or more of harvest per year.

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Greenhouses

Greenhouse Complex – A Bountiful Harvest

5-Year Goal: 50% reduction in tomatoes purchased commercially to be produced by the Glenbrook Greenhouse.

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Nutrition Services

Share with a Locavore

5-Year Goal: Develop a comprehensive nutrition education plan that is used at 100% schools for all grade levels.

 

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The map shows schools with gardens on site. These gardens provide fresh food and outdoor learning experiences for students. Click on one of the vegetable icons in the map below to display a link to the selected garden’s website and the contact information for the garden leader. Website and contact information are not available for some gardens.

Active DPS Wellness Initiatives

Active DPS Wellness Initiatives

Gardens | Greenhouses Nutrition Services

Gardens – Grow & Learn Together

5-Year Goal: 100 gardens are active and produce 100 pounds or more of harvest per year.

With a program managing nearly 100 active gardens, DPS leverages their unique focus on gardens to connect their community with nature and nutritious food. By introducing students to agricultural and local food systems, DPS hopes to equip their students with the nutritional, physical, and mental health tools for a healthy holistic adulthood.

Greenhouse Complex – A Bountiful Harvest

5-Year Goal:  50% reduction in tomatoes purchased commercially to be produced by the Glenbrook Greenhouse

 

The DPS Glenbrook greenhouse complex will expand capacity and increase tomato yields year-after-year. Yields will be tracked and improved based on the results. This tracking and improvement will be incorporated into curriculums such as math and science. All produce will be utilized by the DPS community. 

Palmer Elementary

Palmer Elementary

Nutrition Services – Share with a Locavore

5-Year Goal: Develop a comprehensive nutrition education plan that is used at 100% schools for all grade levels.

 

Combat climate change with multiple cafeteria and lunchroom improvements! Food waste can be reduced by identifying which items are commonly thrown away and go unused. Sourcing ingredients locally, including from school gardens, will reduce the overall carbon footprint of operations. Finally, creating share tables and refrigerators for unwanted or unused food and beverages will also reduce waste.

Samuels Elementary

Samuels Elementary

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