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Urban Farming for Schools

Transform your school grounds into living classrooms. Our urban farming programs enhance learning outcomes, teach environmental stewardship, and connect students to where their food comes from.

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Why Urban Farming for Schools?

Growing minds, growing food

Student learning about urban farming

Enhanced Learning Outcomes

Agricultural practices that reinforce STEM, health, and environmental lessons through hands-on experiential learning.

Environmental Awareness

A hands-on approach to teaching sustainability and ecological stewardship that connects students to nature.

Grow Fresh, Local Produce

From heirloom vegetables to edible flowers, our farms yield seasonal harvests that can be shared with students, staff, or donated to local food banks.

Community Engagement

Opportunities for students to give back through local food initiatives and collaborative growing efforts.

Curriculum Integration

Connecting to classroom learning

Our programs are designed to complement and enhance existing curriculum across multiple subject areas.

Biology & Life Sciences
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nutrition & Health
Geography
Chemistry
Social Studies
Art & Design

Educational Programs

Our Comprehensive Service Offerings

Students participating in urban farm programs

Workshops for All Ages

Interactive sessions designed for different grade levels, covering topics from basic plant biology to advanced sustainability concepts.

  • Age-appropriate curriculum integration
  • Hands-on planting and harvesting
  • Science and math connections
  • Available in-person or virtually

Green Committee Workshop Program

Empower student leadership with a dedicated program that builds environmental stewardship and project management skills.

  • Student-led garden management
  • Leadership skill development
  • Community service opportunities
  • Year-long engagement program

Educational Garden Visits

Bring students to working urban farms for immersive field trip experiences that bring classroom learning to life.

  • Guided farm tours
  • Hands-on harvesting activities
  • Take-home seed packets
  • Connections to curriculum

Community Building

Engaging the Whole Community

Our school garden programs extend beyond the classroom to engage parents, families, and the broader community.

  • Parent volunteer gardening days
  • Community harvest festivals and farm-to-table events
  • Student-led food bank donation programs
  • Neighborhood open garden hours
School community building through urban farming

Our Impact in Numbers

Measurable results for students and communities

5,000+

Students reached annually

500+

Educational hours delivered

2,400 lbs

Produce harvested by students

13,000+

Meals funded via Breakfast Club of Canada

CSSDM

Through our partnership with the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM), MicroHabitat brings urban agriculture directly into schools, connecting hands-on farming with Quebec's educational curriculum across dozens of classrooms.

The Process

From concept to classroom

01

Book a Demo

Discuss your school's educational goals and available space.

02

Free Site Assessment

We evaluate your grounds for optimal garden placement.

03

Custom Proposal

Receive a program tailored to your curriculum and budget.

04

Installation

Professional setup timed around your academic calendar.

05

Ongoing Support

Weekly care, educational activities, and teacher resources.

Partnership

Urban Agriculture with CSSDM

MicroHabitat partners with the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM) to bring urban agriculture directly into schools, engaging students in hands-on learning about sustainable food production.

Download the Program Guide (PDF)

What Educators Say

Our students are more engaged than ever. The urban farm gives them hands-on science lessons they actually remember — and the fresh vegetables end up in our cafeteria.
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Isabelle Gagnon

Principal, CSSDM Montreal

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