Traveling Nutrition Garden Visits Banner Lake Academy

Students at Banner Lake Academy recently enjoyed a visit from the Traveling Nutrition Garden. Kindergarten through 4th grade classes had the opportunity to explore a variety of plants and learn how vegetables help keep our bodies healthy.

The nutrition garden teacher explained the different parts of plants, including roots, leaves, and stems, while also teaching students about helpful insects found in gardens. Students learned that worms are beneficial because they burrow through the soil, allowing rainwater to reach plant roots more easily. They also discovered that ladybugs help protect plants by keeping harmful insects away and that butterflies taste with their feet!

During the visit, students were invited to sample small pieces of vegetables and take a closer look at the plants by touching and examining them. The traveling garden featured tomatoes, bananas, chives, celery, collard greens, aloe vera, rosemary, lantana, colorful flowers, and many more plants.

Although it was a hot day outside, students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on experience and were excited to learn more about gardening, nutrition, and nature.

Thank you, House of Hope, for bringing this fun and educational experience to our students!