Our mission is to cultivate joyful connection to nature
through outdoor learning and edible education
30 programs in 19 schools in Austin and Pflugerville ISDs during the 2019-2020 school-year!
We are thrilled to be working with the following Austin area schools:
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31,000+ student interactions with 2,500 individual students in vegetable and rain gardens,
wildflower meadows, outdoor classrooms, teaching kitchens and more!
1,400+ individual lessons led by PEAS education specialists in partnership with over 140 teachers.
PEAS specialists design and deliver cross- curricular lessons with a primary focus on science and math,
with a secondary focus on language arts, social students, health, and social emotional learning.
To learn more about last year's programs, read our 2018-2019 Annual Report!
wildflower meadows, outdoor classrooms, teaching kitchens and more!
1,400+ individual lessons led by PEAS education specialists in partnership with over 140 teachers.
PEAS specialists design and deliver cross- curricular lessons with a primary focus on science and math,
with a secondary focus on language arts, social students, health, and social emotional learning.
To learn more about last year's programs, read our 2018-2019 Annual Report!
What participants are saying about our programs:
- "You made me feel excited about teaching today! I loved everything about today's lesson/activity. I wish THAT was what learning looked like every day. So rich and so good. A million thank yous to you!!!" 3rd grade teacher, River Oaks Elementary
- "This is an excellent program. Now to figure out how to expand it to all grades!!!" Principal, Boone Elementary
- "I wish we could have PEAS here everyday! Nature and the importance of being a responsible citizen is not something you can teach out of a book. We need real life hands on experiences, and PEAS does just that. When I grow up...I want to be a PEAS teacher! :) Well done guys!" - 2nd Grade, Reilly Elementary
- "The kids and I are enjoying the hands on outdoor lessons filled with Science TEKS and vocabulary reinforcement. Just keep doing what you’re doing!!" - Bilingual Kindergarten, Joslin Elementary
- "My students and I love our garden lessons! Ms. Elizabeth is a great outdoor educator and is always organized and prepared. " 4th grade teacher, Pease Elementary
- “PEAS provides awesome hands on opportunities for our children to go learn in the dirt and have fun with Earth Science. It is a very worthwhile program. The kids are really engaged, and they learn a lot of new vocabulary and concepts every week. ” - 1st grade teacher, Blackshear Elementary
- “Our 5th grade students had a wonderful time participating in the PEAS program. Our instructor was so knowledgeable and patient with the students. It was wonderful to see them develop their science knowledge and skills and also their love and appreciation of the outdoors. We hope to see you again next year!” - 5th grade teacher