Our Programs
Hands-On Learning Experiences That Connect Students to Food, Nature, and Community
From pollinator habitats and school gardens to regenerative agriculture investigations, Roots & Wings™ programs help students develop curiosity, stewardship, and real-world understanding through engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences.
PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
Designed for Every Stage of Learning
Roots & Wings programs combine story-driven curriculum, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections to agriculture, science, literacy, and stewardship.
Three Sisters Experience
Grades TK - 5
Growing Together Through Story, Science, and Stewardship
Students discover the ancient wisdom of companion planting while exploring the relationships between corn, beans, and squash. Through storytelling, gardening, and hands-on activities, students learn how cooperation creates stronger communities and healthier ecosystems.
Students Explore:
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Indigenous agricultural knowledge
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Soil health and plant growth
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Ecosystem relationships
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Teamwork and stewardship
Includes:
✔ Teacher Manual
✔ Student Wonder Books
✔ Original Storybook
✔ School Garden Experience
✔ Celebration Event
✔ Arts and Crafts/Science Experiment Companion
*Best for: Elementary Classrooms, School Gardens, STEM, SEL
Pollinator Parade Experience
Grades TK - 5
Discovering the Hidden Heroes of Our Food System
Students enter the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while learning how biodiversity supports healthy ecosystems and food production.
Students Explore:
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Pollinators and biodiversity
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Food systems
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Habitat creation
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Conservation and stewardship
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Includes:
✔ Teacher Manual
✔ Student Wonder Books
✔ Original Storybook
✔ Pollinator Habitat Project
✔ Celebration Event
✔ Arts and Crafts/Science Experiment Companion
*Best for: Elementary Classrooms, School Gardens, STEM, SEL
Regeneration Quest Program
Grades 5 -8
The Land That Remembers
Through project-based learning and scientific investigation, students explore how healthy soil, thriving ecosystems, and resilient communities work together to create sustainable food systems.
Students Explore:
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Soil science
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Ecosystem functions
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Systems thinking
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Environmental problem solving
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Leadership and stewardship
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Includes:
✔ Teacher Manual
✔ Illustrated Chapter Book
✔ Student Wonder Books
✔ Digital Presentations
✔ Science Showcase Project
✔ Arts and Crafts/Science Experiment Companion
*Best for: Middle School Classrooms, Environmental Education,
Project-Based Learning, SEL
Program Support
Support Beyond the Classroom
Roots & Wings is designed to support teachers—not add to their workload. We provide the tools, resources, and guidance needed to help school gardens and hands-on learning experiences thrive long after installation day.
Support Includes
🌱 Garden installation guidance
💧 Irrigation monitoring and troubleshooting
🪴 Seasonal planting recommendations
📚 Teacher resources and lesson support
🔧 Replacement plants and maintenance assistance
🤝 Ongoing consultation and coaching
Our Goal
To help every school create a thriving outdoor learning space that continues to inspire students year after year.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
📚 Learn
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🌱 Experience
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🦋 Grow
Students build knowledge through stories, lessons, and classroom activities.
Students participate in hands-on garden and agricultural learning experiences.
Students reflect, apply their learning, and develop lifelong stewardship skills.