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Pomeroy Sustainable Harvests and Investing in Nature Education (SHINE)

$64,580

open space authority funds contributed to project

2023

project awarded

Santa Clara Unified School District's Pomeroy Sustainable Harvests & Investing in Nature Education (SHINE) program serves 300 students in grades TK-5 in Santa Clara, CA. SHINE provides hands-on, nature-based education and recreation to underserved students, including SED, ELL, and SPED populations. The program integrates Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards and emphasizes the benefits of eating locally and sustainably. SHINE also includes a Charlie Cart Outdoor Kitchen System and ongoing support for long-term sustainability and replication at other schools.
Award Date:
May 18, 2023
Program:
Urban Grant Program
Location:
Pomeroy Elementary School, Santa Clara

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