Turning asphalt back into living ecosystems.
With 30+ school gardens and farms created in the past 10 years, we transform underutilized school land into outdoor classrooms, peaceful refuges, and production farms supplying district nutrition services.
Converting blacktop to garden, WCCUSDOver the last few generations, schoolyards have been paved over with asphalt and concrete. Facilities departments are reluctant to bring green schoolyards back, mostly because of the ongoing cost and responsibility of maintenance — the benefits these projects bring to a school don't show up as income, so there's little incentive to make the investment.
When we use green spaces to deliver high-quality, standards-based lessons, we give school leaders a reason to invest in them. Our educators involve the whole school community in caring for the space and coordinate with district maintenance, which turns a liability into a win.
30+ school gardens and farms created across the East Bay.past 10 years
20,000 sq ft of asphalt was transformed into green schoolyards.2025
2,700+ students are reached by new weekly outdoor education programs.2025
Three commitments on every project
Design for the school
Design each project around the school's specific goals and needs.
Local contractors
Partner with small local contractors committed to schools for the long term.
Programs that last
Build outdoor education that supports classroom instruction, enrichment, and family engagement.
Day one on the blacktop
An outdoor classroom in bloom
Community build day
Outdoor classroom in useBring this to your school.
Principals, PTAs, teachers, district staff — tell us about your campus and we'll talk through what's possible, from a first consultation to a full program.
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