Withrow Public School's food garden includes 31 varieties of vegetables. The garden is divided into different sections corresponding to different social periods, such as:
Early Canada: a plot with potatoes, beets and cabbage - crops that kept settlers well fed.
Native North and South America plot: corn, Jerusalem artichokes, squash.
Early civilization plot with many roots, grain and vegetables from South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East: yams, tatsoi, peas.
"Something as simple as greening a school ground has the potential to enrich the quality of life, education and environment for young people," says City Councillor for Toronto-Danforth, Paula Fletcher. "School ground greening projects not only benefit students, they are in the best interest of teachers, parents, school boards and society as a whole."
"Evergreen was founded on the idea that nature is a critical element of healthy, vibrant cities and nowhere is that more important than at our children's schools," says Geoff Cape, Executive Director, Evergreen. "When we bring nature back to our school grounds, we nurture learning and cultivate communities."
This year, the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program is distributing $247,250 in grants to 126 schools across Canada. Since 1993, the program has provided over $1 million in grants to 1,800 schools across Canada. Since 2000, Toyota Canada Inc. and its 229 dealers have contributed $4 million to Evergreen's national program.
About Evergreen:
Evergreen is an innovative charity that builds the relationship between nature, culture and community in urban spaces. Since 1991, it has engaged people in creating and sustaining healthy, dynamic outdoor spaces across Canada - in schools, communities and homes. Its entrepreneurial approach to social responsibility creates vibrant neighbourhoods, a healthy natural environment and a sustainable society for all.
About Toyota Canada:
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota cars, trucks, sports utility vehicles and forklifts, as well as Lexus luxury vehicles, through a sales and service network of over 260 dealers across Canada. A consistent award winner for product quality and ownership satisfaction, Toyota has sold over three million vehicles in Canada. More information about Toyota is available at www.toyota.ca, or through the Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-TOYOTA8.
Early Canada: a plot with potatoes, beets and cabbage - crops that kept settlers well fed.
Native North and South America plot: corn, Jerusalem artichokes, squash.
Early civilization plot with many roots, grain and vegetables from South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East: yams, tatsoi, peas.
"Something as simple as greening a school ground has the potential to enrich the quality of life, education and environment for young people," says City Councillor for Toronto-Danforth, Paula Fletcher. "School ground greening projects not only benefit students, they are in the best interest of teachers, parents, school boards and society as a whole."
"Evergreen was founded on the idea that nature is a critical element of healthy, vibrant cities and nowhere is that more important than at our children's schools," says Geoff Cape, Executive Director, Evergreen. "When we bring nature back to our school grounds, we nurture learning and cultivate communities."
This year, the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program is distributing $247,250 in grants to 126 schools across Canada. Since 1993, the program has provided over $1 million in grants to 1,800 schools across Canada. Since 2000, Toyota Canada Inc. and its 229 dealers have contributed $4 million to Evergreen's national program.
About Evergreen:
Evergreen is an innovative charity that builds the relationship between nature, culture and community in urban spaces. Since 1991, it has engaged people in creating and sustaining healthy, dynamic outdoor spaces across Canada - in schools, communities and homes. Its entrepreneurial approach to social responsibility creates vibrant neighbourhoods, a healthy natural environment and a sustainable society for all.
About Toyota Canada:
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota cars, trucks, sports utility vehicles and forklifts, as well as Lexus luxury vehicles, through a sales and service network of over 260 dealers across Canada. A consistent award winner for product quality and ownership satisfaction, Toyota has sold over three million vehicles in Canada. More information about Toyota is available at www.toyota.ca, or through the Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-TOYOTA8.