Chicas Verdes Corp

The Chicas Verdes Growing Together: Youth-Led Garden Competition will ignite a citywide movement of student-led school gardens, empowering young people, with special focus on young people in under-resourced communities, to grow food, cultivate leadership skills, and transform their campuses. With LA2050’s support, we’ll launch a dynamic competition that equips students with funding, curriculum, mentorship, and visibility to create sustainable gardens and vibrant green spaces across Los Angeles.

Chicas Verdes will transform DaVinci Connect TK-8 School into a dynamic living laboratory with an edible garden and two native gardens. Our innovative garden programming will immerse students in hands-on learning, fostering a deep connection to nature and promoting holistic well-being. Students will learn sustainable food cultivation, cooking with garden produce, and balanced nutrition. Our curriculum covers ecology, environmental justice, climate change, and leadership, empowering students to drive positive community change.