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Growing Change

  • Two mentors standing in the garden behind DBS Garden sign

     Growing Change Mentors at the Dothan Brook School Garden

  • Growing Change mentor facilitating a lesson in a classroom with a group of students

    Growing Change Mentor facilitating a lesson with a group of students

  • Group of Growing Change students and mentor in a classroom enjoying a snack after school

    Growing Change kids enjoying a snack after school

Program Details

Description: Growing Change is a farm-to-school program that connects Dartmouth students with the Upper Valley's vibrant agricultural community. Volunteers work with youth from the Dothan Brook School, either developing and facilitating science curriculum and activities. Local youth learn about topics including food systems, life cycles, and nutrition through experiential learning in the classroom and beyond.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week for at least two terms per year

Setting: School-based

Group or One-on-One: Group

Population supported: Youth in grades K-5

Application: closed

Contact: Growing Change