PEAS brings hands-on outdoor and culinary learning to students through 33 programs in over 25 elementary schools across Austin. Through outdoor classrooms and pop-up kitchen lessons, students explore science, health, and sustainability while building confidence, life skills and a deeper connection to food and the natural world. What makes PEAS school enrichment programs unique is that rather than pulling students out of class or relying on after-school participation, we partner directly with schools to integrate our lessons into the school day. That means every student, regardless of family schedule, transportation, or economic circumstance, receives the same enriching experience. 

Our programs foster respect for the natural world and support social-emotional learning by enhancing self-esteem, increasing school engagement, and nurturing a sense of empowerment. Creative outdoor spaces inspire imaginative learning and exploration. We are committed to culturally responsive pedagogy and equitable access, and we collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and community partners to build strong support networks that deepen place-based ecological stewardship and connection.
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Beyond the outdoor and kitchen classrooms, we offer summer camps, steward a community farm, and support educators with services and innovative teaching resources and curriculum.

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Outdoor Education
Transforming Campus into a Living Classroom​

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Our outdoor education specialists collaborate with teachers and students to create engaging, hands-on lessons in science, math, health, and nutrition. Each session is infused with Social-Emotional Learning, ensuring that students not only grasp concepts but also connect with one another and the environment.

• Interactive, nature-based lessons in gardens, wildlife habitats, and outdoor classrooms on school campus
  
• Students are inspired to become confident "Earthkeepers" to develop a strong connection to the natural world and a commitment to environmental stewardship
  

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Edible Education
Bring a Pop-up Kitchen to Your Campus

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Our kitchen education specialists will set up a pop-up kitchen classroom right on your campus, partnering with teachers and students to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons in science, math, health, and nutrition. Each experience will be infused with Social-Emotional Learning, helping students build essential life skills while fostering cross-cultural connections.

• On-campus kitchen programming and community culinary events that build cooking skills and connect families through nutritious, home-cooked meals
  
• Inspires students to become confident, creative cooks while deepening their understanding of food systems and developing essential life skills
  

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Professional Development
Elevate Your Academics

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Our dynamic professional development and consulting services in outdoor and edible education are here to inspire and empower. Imagine working alongside our passionate team of certified teachers, environmental educators, naturalists, and permaculture practitioners. With a treasure trove of knowledge, we’re ready to support your campus and staff on your innovative teaching practice journey. ​

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Ready to Dig in? Imagine the possibilities of exploring nature right outside your classroom. Together, we can cultivate curiosity and inspire a love for learning all year round. Email us at [email protected] to get started!

2026-2027 School Partners

Outdoor Education Program Schools:

Edible Education Program Schools:

Blanton
Blackshear
Boone
Casey
Cunningham
Dawson
Newton Collins
Langford
Oak Hill
Odom
Overton
Palm
Pecan Springs
Perez
Pickle
Reily
River Oaks
Rodriguez
Rosedale
Sanchez
St. Elmo
Travis Heights
Uphaus
Walnut Creek
Zilker

Casey
Overton
Palm
​Perez
Rodriguez
Sanchez