Programs of Life Lab Science Program
Life Lab Science Program is nationally acknowledged as an expert leader in the development and dissemination of garden-centered educational programs. Teaching students to reduce school waste, training teachers to use science as a method for teaching language development to English Language Learners, and helping schools develop gardens where children can create “living laboratories” for the study of the natural world are some of the many ways Life Lab promotes environmental stewardship and a sustainable future.
The Garden Classroom is an interactive, educational garden, which gives children the chance to experience hands-on learning about nature, weather, seasons, life cycles, and decomposition.
Life Lab Science Program is nationally acknowledged as a leader in the development and dissemination of science and garden-centered educational programs. Life Lab offers a range of professional development opportunities for pre- and in-service teachers, garden educators and volunteers. Life Lab provides training across the nation or at their Garden Classroom Training Center located at the University of California Santa Cruz.
Monterey Bay Science Project/LASERS professional development focuses on standards-based integration of language acquisition with scientific concepts from physical, earth and life science using state adopted curricula, the Life Lab curriculum and the school garden as a living laboratory.
The goals of WFS are to reduce solid waste and promote natural resource conservation education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County.
"FOOD WHAT?!" is a youth empowerment program using food, through sustainable agriculture and health, as the vehicle for bringing about personal growth and transformation. We partner with teenage youth to grow, cook, eat and distribute healthy sustainably raised food. These revolutionary acts serve to empower youth to realize their full potentials, to enjoy life, and serve as grounds for hard skill and leadership development.
