Composting BCK Programs has facilitated school-site composting programs in Encinitas schools since 2012. All programs directly involve the students in processing fruit and vegetable scraps from lunchtime waste to vermicompost bins and/or active compost piles. Finished compost is used on the school grounds to further connect students to waste diversion efforts and Earth’s natural cycles. Students also gain an understanding of how proper composting can help combat the impacts of climate change.
Garden Activities & Upkeep
School gardens can be challenging spaces to keep well-maintained and consistently used by teachers, students, and staff. BCK Programs provides support and guidance to key school volunteers and/or staff to help keep school gardens looking tidy, healthy, and seasonal.
Utilizing our experienced and certificated staff, BCK also provides K-6 garden lessons in a variety of content areas including science, English/Spanish Language Arts, and art. Each lesson is simple to implement, with minimal preparation time and using limited materials.
Hydroponics With over 10 years of experience in creating and running hydroponics programs in schools, BCK instructors work with classes and grade levels to grow Class Crops™. This programming allows students to learn how to grow their own crops hydroponically, in addition to learning about the importance of pH, conductivity, and other soil science concepts through labs and the growing process. Students also learn to understand the health and climate benefits of growing food hydroponically. The Class Crops™ program culminates in a zero-waste harvest party, which includes preparing and enjoying the food that was grown. Excess produce is always grown intentionally and any surplus is donated to local food pantries to bring awareness to community food insecurity issues, in addition to engaging students in tangible solutions to food waste and food insecurity.
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