Today, the Joseph P. Cory Foundation visited Hidden Oaks Elementary School in Lake Worth, one of our proud Gardens of Hope sites! With the generous support of The Home Depot Foundation, we transformed an old space into a fully functioning garden where students can feel the impact of an amazing outdoor classroom.
We were thrilled to collaborate with Mrs. Renee Whitney’s Environmental Club, which engages more than 100 students throughout the week. Thanks to Mrs. D and Mr. Christopher, we were able to serve all the kids and jumpstart a year of education with our Ready, Set, Grow module.
Older students received bound journals to document their garden discoveries, record observations, and explore the world around them through their own words.
Younger students created hands-on fun, making adorable googly-eye planters! They’ll watch their little creatures grow “hair” — actually, grass! — and have the chance to track their growth, give them haircuts, and enjoy the magic of watching something grow.
It’s more than gardening. It’s curiosity, creativity, environmental awareness, and hands-on learning that helps students connect with nature in meaningful ways.
A heartfelt thank-you to The Home Depot Foundation and Mrs. Renee Whitney for helping us cultivate these experiences and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
At Gardens of Hope, we’re not just growing gardens — we’re growing knowledge, confidence, and hope – one seed at a time!
Please consider volunteering. All campuses received monthly visits from educators, and class sizes require many people to make it happen.
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