Edible Playground
Edible Playground
Edible Playground provides an opportunity for school children to connect the food they eat with where it comes from and develop a passion for growing and eating their own food.
By organically growing fruit and nut trees and vegetables in their playground orchard or kitchen garden, children see first hand the vital interconnection between people and the natural world and cultivate a sense of environmental responsibility.
Children learn the science behind growing food and the importance of eating locally grown seasonal produce by:
- Investigating local varieties of fruit and vegetables
- Championing the importance of local distinctiveness and regional specialities
- Taking part in tasting and cooking sessions
- Setting up systems to look after, harvest and use the produce
- With time the Edible Playground becomes a fully functioning part of the school and is cherished for many years to come.
Trees for Cities has been planting edible playgrounds since 2004, so far we have planted an edible playground in seven London schools and thirteen schools in other UK cities, including Reading and Sheffield.
We are developing this concept further and are looking forward to working with more schools in the near future.
Trees for Cities relies on donations from individuals in order to deliver projects like the Edible Playground. Please consider supporting our Edible Playground work by making a donation or buying a community gift.