Wonder: The Great Outdoors

At Brooksfield, outdoor education is a part of our everyday curriculum. Our five acres of woodlands offer a beautiful environment, as we study the wonder of nature and seasonal changes amid our gardens, woods, trails, outdoor classroom, and more. Being outside, digging in the dirt is healthy and highly educational.

Organic Gardening Program

At the core of our outdoor curriculum is our organic gardening program. Students learn about plants and foods by growing their own vegetables and herbs. They plant seeds, water them, maintain the garden beds, and participate in both harvesting and preparing cooked meals. Their garden teaches our students how to grow their own food.

Connecting with Nature

The outdoor program enables children to develop a relationship with, and respect for, the earth. As active participants in the garden’s success, they see food develop from a seed through all the changes and processes it undergoes before arriving at the table. They gain an awareness of nature and make an important connection with it.

Setting the Table for Nutrition

As part of their organic gardening experience, children learn about the importance of nutrition and how individual foods both positively or negatively affect their bodies. Having helped nourish their food from seed to table, children are more likely to try these nutritious foods and make healthy food choices in the future. Building a healthy life style from an early age sets the stage for a healthy future.