BALTIMORE, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore Urban
Gardening with Students (BUGS), a program operated by The
Crossroads School, a Living Classrooms Foundation Charter School,
is excited to announce its 26th Annual Youth Farmer's Market taking
place on Saturday, May 18th, from
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crossroads
School, 802 S. Caroline St, Baltimore. This event highlights the
educational integration of urban gardening, farming, and financial
literacy, where students from the BUGS program will operate the
entire market. Attendees can purchase fresh produce, eggs,
seedlings, handcrafted items, and freshly made food, all cultivated
and created by the students.
Jacob Prosnit, Director at The
Crossroads School, remarked, "Our Youth Farmer's Market provides an
important opportunity for students to apply their learning in a
practical environment, engaging with the community while developing
financial and entrepreneurial skills."
The market will feature:
- Freshly harvested produce, eggs, honey, herbs, and seedlings
for gardening enthusiasts.
- A variety of goods are handcrafted by students, including
jewelry, candles, and soap.
- Fresh homemade food options are prepared by the students.
This event represents a key part of Living Classrooms
Foundation's mission to enhance Baltimore's youth's personal, academic, and
social development through hands-on learning programs. The
community is encouraged to support our local young people by
enjoying the harvest and engaging with Baltimore's future agriculturists and
entrepreneurs.
The Crossroads School is a tuition-free, public charter school
that provides an exceptional education to 162 students in grades
6-8 at the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center on our East
Harbor Campus. We are dedicated to fostering an educational
community that supports whole-child development and prepares
students for success beyond the classroom.
About Living Classrooms Foundation:
Living Classrooms
Foundation is a non-profit organization that strengthens
communities and inspires children, youth, and adults to achieve
their potential through hands-on education, workforce development,
community safety, and health and wellness programs that use urban,
natural, and maritime resources as living classrooms.
About BUGS Program:
About Baltimore Urban Gardening
with Students (BUGS) The BUGS program, part of the Living
Classrooms Foundation, focuses on helping children in grades 6-8
from low-income families to achieve better academic outcomes and
increase their environmental awareness, nutritional knowledge, and
personal wellness through hands-on learning experiences in urban
gardening, job skills, and entrepreneurship.
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