Maddie brings heart, humor, and a hands-on spirit to every garden they support. As our Garden Operations Manager, they make sure every space has what it needs to thrive—tools, plants, and a whole lot of love. From welcoming new volunteers to dreaming up artful signs, Maddie helps turn our gardens into places where students and community members alike can grow, explore, and feel at home in the natural world.
Read MoreThis year’s Dig It! was bursting with joy, gratitude, and garden-grown love for the incredible educators who make our work possible. We celebrated longtime CitySprouts champions Janet Forte and LeRoy Attles, whose passion has inspired generations of young learners, and heard heartfelt reflections from chef and keynote speaker Irene Li. With nearly $30,000 raised and a room full of laughter, hugs, and shared stories, the night reminded us just how magical this community really is.
Read MoreHazel brings a love of the outdoors and a passion for growing food to every garden lesson. Now in her second year with CitySprouts, she finds joy in watching students grow more confident in the garden—from recognizing plants they planted as kindergarteners to high-fiving bumblebees. Whether she’s connecting cafeteria food to farms or encouraging students to notice nature in their neighborhoods, Hazel makes the garden a place of wonder, learning, and fun.
Read MoreSpring is here, and the garden is coming to life! Students are back outside, adding fresh soil, spotting early sprouts, and getting ready to plant the first seeds of the season. From uncovering hidden insects to planning their crops, there’s so much excitement in the air—check out the blog to see how the garden is growing!
Read MoreIn their second year with CitySprouts, Gavilán loves helping students step outside their comfort zones—whether trying new foods or exploring nature. They believe gardening teaches patience, care, and the joy of giving. Outside the garden, they enjoy libraries, fried plantains, and endless rounds of 20 Questions! FInd out more about Gavilán in the blog!
Read MoreMeet Jordan Finkelstein, our Senior Garden Educator at Peabody Elementary, Orchard Gardens, and Samuel Mason. He finds joy in watching kids recognize the plants they grew, make cultural connections through food, and embrace patience as they learn how things grow. Whether he’s debunking gardening myths, encouraging hands-on exploration, or advocating for more cargo pockets, Jordan makes every moment in the garden engaging and meaningful.
Read MoreMeet Stella Dzialas, our Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator serving through TerraCorps! Since joining CitySprouts in September, Stella has been a key part of keeping our gardens thriving. With a passion for urban green space and outdoor education, she brings her love for hands-on learning into everything she does. Learn more about Stella’s journey, her favorite foods, and her hopes for the future of garden education on the blog!
Read MoreCitySprouts’ second annual Boston Area School Garden Conference was a success! The day consisted of networking, singing, interactive workshops, and informative presentations on everything from school garden models, to pollinator garden design, to food justice. Thanks to all who joined! Here is a recap of some of the highlights.
Read MoreMeet Milly Roberts, the Garden Educator at Henderson Upper School, Higginson-Lewis, King Open School, and Graham & Parks School. From helping students discover the impact of their actions in the garden to watching them form connections with nature—like caring for a recovering bee—Milly brings curiosity, joy, and hands-on learning to every lesson!
Read MoreDiscover how the Green Team embraced the winter season with creative indoor lessons! From painting personalized plant pots to pickling cucumbers and popping colorful popcorn, students explored hands-on activities that connected them to gardening, science, and sustainability—all while having fun and learning new skills!
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