Tender moments emerge at Maagic Mountain Farms in Mt. Shasta. @maagicmtnfarm

At Maagic Mountain Farm in Mt. Shasta parents, elders and children gather for a weekly gardening experience. @maagicmtnfarm

Whole Kids Foundation Grant Recipient, Chico

Collecting seeds is a powerful time spent with my children. we all learn something together. –Kalan Redwood, mother and owner of Redwood Organic Seed Company. @redwoodseeds

When kids learn about new fruits and vegetables it increases their curiosity to try just one bite. The more exposure, the more they are willing to include new foods into their daily diet. –Christine Craig-Liles, parent from Sierra View Elementary, Chico

Gardening is a great social activity that brings people together, especially in a community garden setting. Sharing ideas, techniques, and time-honored traditions can bring others together. – Steven Bryan, Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative (and friend Riley, age 10)

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread—places to play and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to a body and soul. –-John Muir @lunaverdepermaculture

I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. –E.B. White Author of Charlottes’ Web

Gardening can bring a full sensory learning experience to children.

Observing growth is just part of the fun at Sierra View’s Elementary School Garden project in Chico. Young student Andrew with parent volunteer Ryan Fabian keep a careful eye on the plants growth habits. 

Green Paradise Garden, a new teaching garden project will inspire all those who want to learn more about compost, seeds saving and more!

This garden is important to the children as it is proof that when a community comes together an empty field becomes an opportunity to learn about sustainability and giving back to the community. –Tricia Sahai, Parent Fundraiser, Sierra View Garden Committee

Science and plant identification offers wondrous exploration, and help foster critical thinking skills at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. @redwoodseeds

Science and plant identification offers wondrous exploration, and help foster critical thinking skills at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. @turtlebay_redding

Inside The McConnell Arboretum at Turtle Bay Exploration Park the children’s garden feels nearly magical. With thousands of colorful pieces of mosaic tiles finely sculpted into whimsical textures and shapes—and surrounded by interesting plants from around the world; it’s a wondrous time for any young botanist. @the_mcconnell_foundation

Gardening is science, a great family activity and helps kids learn to plan and organize. –Krista Weagraff, Mentor coach Quality Counts Siskiyou with 12 year old daughter Ava.