6/4/2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

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Location: James B. Sanderlin Elementary School, 2350 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Volunteer at an Elementary School Garden...

Tasks include planting, weeding, general maintenance and harvesting.
 
The Edible Peace Patch Project’s mission is to cultivate healthy minds and bodies through hands-on educational gardens producing successful individuals and thriving communities.  Our educational gardens are located primarily in Title 1 elementary schools in Pinellas County. Title 1 schools have a high percentage of children from low-income families and are often located in food deserts. Our goal is to have educational gardens in all of the Title I elementary schools and their surrounding communities in the Tampa Bay area. These educational gardens are built through community partnerships and with local resources.

The Edible Peace Patch Project envisions a world in which all children live in a supportive environment, have every opportunity open to them, and have the skills and confidence to achieve a healthy, happy and productive life.

Staff are well trained and professional, engaging the students though hands-on lessons, disciplined and practical results, and a lot of fun. Additionally, our curriculum meets Florida State standards and emphasizes science, wellness, and healthy eating.

How does it work?
Each class meets once per week and focuses on a different aspect of gardening and nature. Lessons can range from insects, compost, to planting seeds. Students are encouraged to try new vegetables and plants in the garden to help develop their knowledge and increase confidence in trying new things. At the end of this eight week program, celebrations are held in the form of "Harvest Festivals"; students and educators harvest all of the food growing in the gardens. The food is sent home with the students, along with a packet of seeds and recipe book from EPPP staff.

Garden-based learning has a positive impact on students’ grades, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. It also shows increased test scores (specifically in science), willingness to taste vegetables and overall taste ratings of vegetables, increase in children’s fruit and vegetable consumption, increased nutrition knowledge of fruits and vegetables, increased physical activity, and strengthens and reinforces positive social skills.

The event will be located at James B. Sanderlin Elementary School, 2350  22nd Ave S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712.  Meet up outside the front office to sign in.
DATE:  Thursday, June 4, 2026
TIME:  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and water.   You must wear closed-toed shoes.

MOST IMPORTANT - Prior to volunteering, everyone who attends must fill out this form:  
https://asd.pcsb.org/schoolwiresforms/volunteer/