El Paso High School Garden Fund

       The El Paso High Garden Club was established in 2021. We are developing an inclusive garden space for our students, staff, and community that promotes education, sustainability, mental health well-being, nutrition, and community. Our garden welcomes students, families, and community members of all ages, interests, and gardening experience. 

            We are currently working with La Semilla Food Center to design and build our garden through their Edible Education program.  La Semilla has extensive experience working with various schools in the border area and has the resources and track record to help make our garden a success.  By partnering with La Semilla, students and staff have access to expert resources that are specific for the Chihuahuan Desert.  

Students are especially excited to create a therapeutic space where they can disconnect and calm down when they feel anxious. In addition to creating a calming space, students also want to learn and teach others about sustainable agriculture and create connections about where our food comes from. Apart from creating a new garden area, we’ll be refreshing Cooper Garden, a campus garden in memoriam of Judge Herbert "Tio" Cooper.  Our plan is to enhance and beautify the area while keeping the original native plant pollinator garden and shade tree design.

#GOALS 

•       Create a space for mental health for students, staff, and community
•       Educate and build awareness around sustainable agriculture
•       Build connections between food and culture
•       Establish a strong partnership with La Semilla