Learning Landscapes

Learning Landscapes

Status: Paused - currently only able to offer restricted services (as of federal funding freeze, January 27, 2025)

Geographic Scope: Southwest Virginia (Bristol, Buchanan County, Washington areas)

Overview: Teaching children how to create, plant, tend, nurture, cultivate, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables in gardens at schools, community centers, or clubs.

Program Components

• Garden creation and development at educational institutions
• Hands-on learning experiences for children
• Video series: "Almost Everything You Need to Know About..." agricultural topics
• Free marigold kits to get started with gardening
• Resources for parents, teachers, and community organizations

Focus Areas

• Agricultural education for children
• Garden creation and maintenance
• Environmental stewardship
• Healthy eating habits
• STEM education through gardening
• Farm-to-school programming

Benefits of Program

• Engages all five senses
• Encourages healthy eating
• Introduces STEM concepts
• Teaches organizational skills
• Develops environmental stewardship
• Builds teamwork and community
• Teaches children where food comes from

Active Learning Landscapes Sites

Bristol Sites:

Boys and Girls Club of the Mountain Empire

Bristol YWCA

TechGYRLS

Washington Lee Elementary School

Haynesfield Elementary School

Virginia Middle School

Highland View Elementary School

Emmett Elementary School

Girl's Inc.

Buchanan County Sites:

Riverview Elementary/Middle School

Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School

Council Elementary/Middle School

Hurley Elementary/Middle School

Eligibility

• Schools
• Community centers
• Clubs and youth organizations
• Child care centers
• Teachers
• Parents/families

Contact Information

ASD Main Campus:

Address: 17444 Singingwood Lane, Bristol, VA 24202

Phone: 276-623-1121

Farm to School Team: Contact ASD for information about joining the Regional Farm to School Team