Question 1

Who are our community partners and sponsors (Full List)?

Accepted Answer

A Red Circle
Center for Youth on the RISE, St. Louis County Human Services
Christian Hospital Foundation – BJC HealthCare
City Greens Market
Ferguson Middle School
Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis
George Washington Carver Center
Grand Center Arts Academy
Hamilton Hospitality
Heru Urban Farming
Kairos Academies
Love in Action STL
Marian Middle School
Mathews-Dickey Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
Midwest BankCentre
Missouri Botanical Garden – School Programs and Partnerships
Northside Community Elementary School
Northside Middle School
Operation Food Search
Sauce So Good
Show Me Green Schools
St. Louis Community Foundation
St. Louis Public Schools (Pamoja, Carr Lane, and Woerner)
St. Louis Science Center – GROW Exhibit
St. Louis Science Center – Youth Exploring Science Program
The Biome School
Thrivent
Ujima
University of Missouri–St. Louis

Question 2

Science/STEAM Curricular Support

Accepted Answer

Throughout the school year, GSM educators and their students participate in various activities and experiments related to plant growth and healthy eating. Professional development and STEAM curriculum support is offered by UMSL’s College of Education.

Question 3

After School Care?

Accepted Answer

The GSM Farm-to-Table programs are  featured weekly during after-school care. Programs are start promptly after school and ends at 6:30pm Monday - Friday.

Question 4

Summer Science/STEAM Camp

Accepted Answer

Students can participate in several of the GSM summer camp activities. More information to come closer to summer break.

Question 5

Green Gala & Harvest Fest

Accepted Answer

Twice a year, GSM schools and partners come together to make and share healthy food recipes from produce grown in the tower gardens. Parents and community members are invited to attend! Join us for one of these community events!

Question 6

How can I get involved with Green St. Louis Machine

Accepted Answer

So MANY ways to get involved:

Financial Supporter: plant a seed to sponsor a school or donate items for GSM needs. Click Here to donate to our programs.
Tower Garden Caretaker: Assist teachers and students with Tower Garden maintenance.
Farmer Grower/Community Gardener: Develop and implement growing activities at Mathews-Dickey Club or a GSM school.
Healthy Chef: Lead one or more sessions for students on healthy food preparation.
Engaged Entrepreneur: Help develop entrepreneurial skills around produce grown by students.
Teacher Champion:  Teach or assist a teacher with GSM science/STEAM, or other activities.
Intern with GSM: Focus on STEAM, social justice, or issues of food insecurity.
Volunteer for or Fund events or projects: One-time, once a month to help lead a healthy eating gardening plant art or STEM, after-school session.

Send an email to Sherry Amen - Sherry@greenstlmachine.org

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