School Programs

Growing Healthy Minds Through Nature

School Garden & Wellness Programs

Our nature-based programs can support:

• School gardens and outdoor learning

• Therapeutic horticulture

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

• Environmental education

• Wellness and mindfulness

• Career awareness and exploration

• Team building and community engagement

Curriculum Connections

Programs are designed to complement classroom learning and may be aligned with:

• Pennsylvania STEELS Standards

• Career Readiness Standards

• Social-emotional learning competencies

• Project-based and experiential learning

Professional Development & Consultation

Ujima Healing Gardens partners with schools to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with nature while supporting wellness, environmental stewardship, and academic growth.

Our programs integrate gardening, environmental education, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning through interactive experiences designed to inspire curiosity, resilience, and connection.

Programs may be offered as single workshops, multi-week series, semester-long partnerships, or customized experiences designed to meet your school's goals.

Ujima Healing Gardens also offers support for educators and school communities through:

• School garden consultation

• Staff wellness workshops

• Professional development

• Nature-based learning strategies

• Customized programming for schools and youth organizations

Let's Grow Together

Whether your school is launching its first garden, expanding an existing program, or looking for innovative ways to support student wellness, Ujima Healing Gardens is ready to partner with you.

Visit our Request a Proposal page to begin the conversation.