Summer youth at the Yesler farm.

Ground Up works with youth ages 14 – 19 and focuses on food literacy, food security and environmental management as key driving factors of a strong, just and healthy community.  The 12 week curriculum uses hands-on learning that promotes curiosity and builds their skills as critical thinkers, active community leaders and change agents.

Hollyhocks at Yesler

Each workshop incorporates a Soil, Self and Community theme.  Trainers and youth work on a cycle of learn, practice and teach.

Core learning areas include:

• Composting and Soil Life Cycle
• Cooking and Kitchen Skills
• Food Justice
• Personal Development and Leadership Training
• Communication and Media
• Organic Growing

Funding from RaVE helped bring this this program to the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland and put together gardening kits for local residents.