Heller Family Foundation

L.I.F.E in the Classroom

Students start seeds for the garden using indoor light towers, thus witnessing the beginning of the cycle of life. Using food as a unifying principle, lessons in geography, history, literature and social studies are made memorable with produce students have grown and harvested then prepared using the mobile cooking unit.

I never had sorrel before. It tastes a little like lemon.”  – Uhane, 3rd grader

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Programs

The  L.I.F.E. Garden Program teaches K-12 students how to grow and eat organic, healthy food…

Evening Meals at School serve up organic, affordable communal dinners for the whole community…

S&S Homestead Farm demonstrates principles of sustainability and takes a leadership role in educating youth…

The  Vita Parcours Lopez Island Fitness and Ecology Trail offers a scenic fitness experience for all abilities and ages…

Local initiatives support cultural diversity, a connected community, and healthy, well-informed individuals…

Collaborating with a local effort to bring clean water to a village in Ethiopia with the Water for Anasi project…