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About Roots and Wings
Growing Curious Minds, Caring Hearts, and Future Stewards
What Is Roots & Wings?
Roots & Wings™ is a hands-on Farm-to-School education program that helps students discover where food comes from, how nature works, and how they can make a positive impact in their communities.
Through Roots & Wings, Students:
🌱 Explore soil health and food systems
🦋 Discover pollinators and ecosystems
📚 Connect science, literacy, and stewardship
🤝 Build teamwork and responsibility
🌎 Develop a lifelong connection to nature
“Students don’t just learn about ecosystems—they experience them.”
Standards-Aligned Learning
Supports:
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NGSS
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ELA
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SEL
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Environmental Literacy
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Agricultural Literacy
Learning Through Experience
Students:
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Plant
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Explore
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Observe
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Investigate
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Create
Lasting Impact
Students leave Roots & Wings with:
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Greater environmental awareness
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Stronger critical thinking skills
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Increased confidence
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Real-world understanding of food systems
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A deeper sense of stewardship
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