Welcome to our
Garden!
Our garden spaces are growing—just like our students! What began as a simple idea is blossoming into a vibrant therapeutic environment designed especially for neurodivergent children. Thanks to generous grants and community sponsors, we are creating outdoor spaces where students can connect with nature, develop new skills, and experience joy, regulation, and sensory engagement in a safe, accessible environment.
Rooted in Growth. Grounded in Inclusion.
Our therapeutic garden reflects the same values that guide our classrooms:
Neurodiversity-Affirming: Every child interacts with the garden in their own unique way. We welcome stimming, exploration, and sensory needs.
Hands-On & Whole-Body Learning: Gardening engages multiple senses and supports motor skills, emotional regulation, communication, and connection.
Community-Built: Our garden is made possible by the support of families, local businesses, and grant sponsors who believe in accessible, nurturing spaces for all learners.
Therapeutic by Design: Each area is intentionally created to promote peace, purpose, and play—from sensory paths and pollinator beds to quiet corners for grounding.
Community Partners
Future Plans
We’re Just Getting Started!
With your continued support, we envision:
An accessible greenhouse for year-round plant-based learning
Expanded sensory paths with texture zones and guided mindfulness activities
An outdoor classroom for outdoor, hands-on learning and creative expression
Edible gardens with raised beds for herbs, vegetables, and fruits
Native Pollinator-friendly landscaping to support bees, butterflies, and other helpers
A nature-inspired mural created in collaboration with students and local artists
A community farm stand where neighbors can shop and support entrepreneurial students
Every seed we plant today is part of a bigger vision for tomorrow.
Upcoming events.
Join us for these community garden events!
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
— Audrey Hepburn
Growing Soil
On our last workday (Saturday Aug 9) Jojo and her family helped me pull up the plastic at the front of the school. Why did we put plastic on the ground? Clear plastic can be used to solarize the soil.
The area we were working on faces North, which gets a lot of wind in the winter. This coming winter, we will use the area to plant a hedge of native and fruiting shrubs and trees! Our soil does not have a lot of nutrients, so we are now going to add plants that help restore nutrients and build healthy soil.
As with many of the plantings in our gardens, the tress and shrubs that we plan to plant will serve multiple purposes:
Provider a wind barrier to make it warmer in the winter for our students and the flowers growing in front of the school.
Provide privacy and decrease sound from the road.
Serve as a haven for birds, insects and small animals providing shelter and food.
Give us yummy fruits and berries to snack on!
Be beautiful.
Can you think of any other purposes the planting will serve? We’d love to hear your thoughts!!