Great Gardens Project

The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is proud of its Special Projects programs that provide unique services and enrichment for children and early childhood teachers.

They play an important role in enhancing the quality of early childhood education and developmental services. 

Great Gardens

The Great Gardens Project is designed to establish vegetable gardens in early childhood programs, to facilitate young children’s understanding of healthy eating. The target population is young children, three to age five in child care programs in the City of Orlando.
Gardening Benefits includes:
• Offers professional development training for early childhood providers.
• Supports healthy food choices among young children and their families.
• Highlights the importance of taking care of the environment.
• Children are more likely to try new vegetables and fruits when actively engaged in gardening.