Start a Garden
Access resources for starting a garden and developing outdoor classrooms and learning spaces.
Overview
Page 95 of the APS Instructional & Operational Re-entry Plan states that volunteers are allowed on campus to support "campus clean up projects conducted when students are not present" including the care of school gardens (maintenance, watering, re-planting).
Non-APS employees wanting to access school gardens as volunteers should request permission from the principal and/or the school's volunteer coordinator.
If you have any further questions or need for support, please reach out to the APS School Garden Specialist by emailing schoolgardens@aps.edu.
Guidelines for COVID-Safe Gardening & Outdoor Learning - Instructional Video from Grow the Future International District, Together for Brothers
New Mexico Outdoor Learning Guidance from EENM - NMPED Guidance for 2020-2021 School Re-entry Document
COVID-Safe Gardening Guidelines for School & Community Gardens Document
ABQ Schools & Community Gardens Map - Map of other Albuquerque Public School Gardens, Community Gardens and small urban farms Albuquerque area
Monthly APS School Garden Newsletter Archive - Past newsletters including school garden highlights, announcements, & resources
School Garden Resource Binder - Archive of local, national, & international resources:
- Lesson plans, curriculum, and instructional videos
- Where to get materials
- Professional development opportunities
- Places to visit in ABQ & local presenters to invite to your class
- Topics related to gardening, agriculture, STEM, art, & culture
Request Help with School Garden or Outdoor Learning Space - Fill out this form to request a site visit with the APS Garden Specialist
APS School Garden Manual (PDF) - Growing the Outdoor Classroom - A Handbook for Gardening in Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Soil and Mulch Resources and Process for Delivery to APS (Word)
Community Event Planning Guide (PDF)
Growing Zones and Crop Varieties in NM (PDF)
Sources for Free Seeds for NM Schools (Word)
Intranet Login
Your Intranet login is your employee number (e.g., e123456) and your email password.