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BISD expands school gardens under '1 seed, 1 district, 1 community' initiative; 12 elementary campuses recognized
Summary
Brownsville ISD highlighted a gardening initiative that now includes gardens at 12 elementary campuses, with partners from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Healthier Texas and local master gardeners supporting curriculum and hands‑on learning.
Brownsville Independent School District on March 4 recognized the expansion of its 1 seed, 1 district, 1 community gardening initiative, which now operates gardening clubs at 12 elementary campuses.
District officials said the gardens teach students hands‑on lessons in planting, responsibility, science and nutrition. The program partners include Healthier Texas, Brownsville Wellness Coalition, CATCH Global Foundation, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Cameron County, district elementary education and maintenance, and a district recycling and resource…
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