Catskill Edible Garden Project
The Catskill Edible Garden Project works with schools to design edible gardens as living, outdoor educational and gathering spaces.
These projects offer access to healthy local food, “hands on” experience and exposure to food and agriculture as important aspects of our community and culture.
Sullivan 180 partners with Catskill Mountainkeeper and Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide funding support, technical assistance, education and programming. Curriculum is also available to support garden related activities.
Schools participating in the Catskill Edible Garden Project may also apply for funds to purchase cooking kits or indoor grow stations, host Chef in the Classroom events, organize field trips to local farms, or hire guest speakers.
Visit our Grants Page to learn more about this program and to download the application.
“Edible gardens provide more than just nutritious food—they are rejuvenating spaces that grow a child’s connection to cycles of nature, to those they work with in the garden, and to their own peace and empowerment.”
— Eva Bednar, Garden Coordinator
For more information, please reach out to Eva Bednar, Garden Coordinator.
Email | 845-295-2719
What Catskill Edible Garden Participants Are Saying
“The Edible Garden program gets the school, students, parents, and community involved in setting up a healthy environment and learning experience for our students.
— Laurie Kilgore, Emma C. Chase Elementary School, Monticello
“Our school garden is important because it teaches children about whole foods and where they come from. It shows them how easy it actually is to grow fruits and vegetables, and how enjoyable it can be to reap the benefits of your labor of love.”
— Dennis Lankau, Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, Monticello
“Our edible garden provides an opportunity for students of all ages, of all interests and skill sets, to learn inside and outside of the classroom. Our edible garden has created a sense of community and accomplishment for students.”
— Meagan Edwards, Livingston Manor Central School