Maui Farm to School Network

Since 2008, Grow Some Good has provided school garden programming and now supports over 7000 students each year. School Gardens are a key resource for learning, engaging with nature, and instilling healthy habits. 

Supported Schools

We provide materials, staffing support and workdays though service relationships, grants and our volunteer program.  Yearly agreements are established with each school to ensure consistent results and educational experience.
  • Kihei Elementary
  • Kihei Charter School
  • Pōmaikaʻi Elementary
  • Wailuku Elementary
  • Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary
  • Lahaina Intermediate
  • Kahului Elementary
  • Makawao Elementary
  • Waihe’e Elementary 

Self Sustaining Schools

Grow Some Good helps schools hire qualified and highly educated garden teachers, share our network resources, and provide education enhancement and professional development opportunities.
  • Lokelani Intermediate
  • Puʻu Kukui Elementary
  • Pukalani Elementary
  • Kamehameha Schools Maui
  • Hʻāiku Elementary
  • Hāna School
  • Montessori School of Maui
  • Lahainaluna High
  • Maui High
  • King Kamehameha III Elementary
  • King Kekaulike High
  • Pāʻia Elementary
  • Baldwin High
  • Carden Academy

Network / Starter Schools

We offer these schools our network resources and support to grow their program. Some schools have gardens run by just a teacher or two; others have had a program in the past but do not at this time.

  • Kula Elementary
  • Kamali’i Elementary
  • Iao Intermediate
  • Lanai School
  • Lihikai Elementary
  • Haleakala Waldorf
  • Kalama Intermediate
  • Maui Waena Intermediate
  • St. Anthony Grade School 
  • Seabury Hall Middle School
  • Maui Adventist School
  • Emmanuel Lutheran
  • Maui Preparatory Academy
  • Roots School

Articles About School Gardens

KAP_2:LS_6-8_1.2

Describe characteristics and components of living soilTHEME: The Living Soil--The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related STRAND: Science of Living Soil GRADE LEVEL: 6-8 Key Concepts Compare and contrast the abiotic and biotic factors of the soil and how...

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KAP_3:NF_3-5_2.1

Analyze the social, economic, and environmental impacts of food systems including the energy inputs and outputsTHEME: Nourishment: Feeding Our Mind and Body with What It Needs to Stay Healthy and Flourish STRAND: Food Justice & Security GRADE LEVEL: 3-5 Key Concepts...

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KAP_3:NF_3-5_2.3

Understand that discarded food is a valuable resource. Identify and apply practices that eliminate and/or redirect discarded food from landfill systemsTHEME: Nourishment: Feeding Our Mind and Body with What It Needs to Stay Healthy and Flourish STRAND: Food Justice &...

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KAP_2:LS_3-5_4.2

Investigate, analyze and apply natural soil fertility systemsTHEME: The Living Soil--The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related STRAND: Science of Soil Fertility GRADE LEVEL: 3-5 Key Concepts Create an argument for how soil amendments improve soil...

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KAP_2:LS_3-5_4.3

Understand decomposition THEME: The Living Soil--The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related STRAND: Science of Soil Fertility GRADE LEVEL: 3-5 Key Concepts Understand that decomposition is one of the ways that nature cycles matter and energy. Lesson...

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KAP_2:LS_K-2_4.1

Creating compost systemsTHEME: The Living Soil--The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related STRAND: Science of Soil Fertility GRADE LEVEL: K-2 Key Concepts Describe the components of composting (green and brown, decomposers, air, water, time). Lesson...

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KAP_2:LS_K-2_2.1

The relationship between weeds and soilTHEME: The Living Soil--The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related STRAND: Science of Living Plants GRADE LEVEL: K-2 Key Concepts Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of common weeds and their names. Identify...

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KAP_2:LS_K-2_2.5

Polynesian introduced, endemic, and indigenous plantsTHEME: The Living Soil--The Living Plant: We are all Interconnected and Related STRAND: Science of Living Plants GRADE LEVEL: K-2 Key Concepts Identify and name main forest trees (koa, ʻohiʻa) and canoe crops...

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KAP_3:NF_K-2_1.3

Food is place based, and different regions around the world have distinct culinary attributesTHEME: Nourishment: Feeding Our Mind and Body with What It Needs to Stay Healthy and Flourish STRAND: Food Culture GRADE LEVEL: K-2 Key Concepts Name foods that grow in your...

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