Kids Grow Greener was founded by Deborah S. Maier, MS, of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Ms. Maier is a NYS Certified Elementary and Special Education Teacher.
KGG's purpose is to advance education in the area of organic gardening as part of a holistic approach to sustainable living, and to teach a variety of scientific, math and other skills in the process of providing hands-on, out-of-doors educational experiences for children.
Ms. Maier has set up gardens at several Yonkers public schools and is working on others. Additionally, she is an experienced organic gardener who has been growing her own produce and continually improving her techniques for years.
Kids Grow Greener can do any or all of the following in school gardening:
Provide direct services for a school, i.e., establish a garden while working with students.
Assist schools, districts or teachers in setting up an ongoing program and provide training to this end.
Co-ordinate ongoing programs with schools, teachers and funding resources over time.
KGG's services in the area of home gardening are described elsewhere on the website.