ST. LOUIS, MO, January 5, 2016 – Gateway Greening is the recipient of a $50,000 Aetna Foundation grant to provide general support to Gateway Greening’s Youth and Education program for the next two years. The Aetna Foundation has been supporting Gateway Greening and their mission to educate and empower people to strengthen their communities through […]
Read MoreNo Winter Blues
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 […]
Read More“It Puts a Big Smile on my Face to See the Children Having So Much Fun!”
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 […]
Read MoreArt Class in the Garden
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 […]
Read MoreWhat to do in Garden Class when it is freezing cold with snow on the ground
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 […]
Read MoreCommunity Gardens – bringing neighbors together one connection at a time
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 […]
Read MoreThe Thrill of Discovery
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 […]
Read MoreMs. Vaughn’s Garden Story
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 […]
Read MoreGateway Greening Names Matt Schindler Executive Director
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 […]
Read MoreGateway Greening ‘Chefs in a Garden’ Benefit Raises $100,000
Funds generated will support Gateway Greening’s work to educate and empower individuals to strengthen their communities through gardening and urban architecture Some of St. Louis’ most talented chefs recently gathered at the Palladium Saint Louis on Sept. 13 to serve their signature dishes for a good cause, as Gateway Greening hosted its 18th annual Chefs […]
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