At Lexington Elementary, Black History is highlighted weekly with quizzes about inventors and historical figures. So, in the summer when I saw peanut plants at the Bell Demonstration Garden, I decided that not only would they be the perfect addition to our school garden, but also that a George Washington Carver “bed” could help bring […]

It is so very tempting to keep students indoor on these cold days. Last week, I planned mostly indoor activities fearing cold. I quickly learned that though those activities were productive and students learned, we did rob them of the experience that could have had out in nature. This week each class was given an […]

As an intern at Gateway Greening I have had the opportunity the past few weeks to observe Gateway Greening’s youth program in action at Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction. Its beneficial impact on the children can easily be seen in various ways. It really encourages children to be involved in the learning process and it […]

Being an intern for Gateway Greening and working with Punita each week at Mallinckrodt is constantly a rewarding and eye-opening experience. Each week I learn something new and the children are absolutely wonderful. They are always so eager to learn and share their ideas and knowledge; it is amazing to watch. This week focused a […]

My name is Tenisha I am an intern at Gateway Greening. I also worked in the Dig IT program last summer. I am senior at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy. This week we went to Clay Elementary School and did a couple of activities with kids. We couldn’t go outside because it was freezing cold […]

Hi! My name is Erin, and I’m the new Communications & Fundraising Americorp VISTA at Gateway Greening this year. Although I’m normally found haunting the office, last Saturday I managed to escape to the Bell Demonstration Garden for the first volunteer work day of 2016 There’s nothing like taking advantage of a sunny day to […]

When is the last time you discovered something new and wonderful about the world? Do you remember how it made you feel? The best part about outdoor education is that it makes room in the school day for discovery, and for the pride and excitement that come along with it. Yes, we lead many structured […]

Angela Vaughn is a Second Grade Teacher at Shaw VPA Elementary. She works with her Second Graders in the garden. The following is an interview with Angela Vaughn and Gateway Greening’s Youth Educator, Punita Patel. How did you get started with gardening at school? About three years ago, I began working with an architecture program […]

Gateway Greening finds a new leader in Downtown St. Louis Community Developer ST. LOUIS, Mo. (September 23, 2015) — Gateway Greening, the downtown St. Louis non-profit organization that promotes urban community gardening, has completed its search for a new leader by naming Matt Schindler its new Executive Director. Schindler succeeds Michael Sorth, who led the […]