05/29/2026
We welcomed Walter Hays Elementary School to Gamble for a day of learning through our Roots & Shoots program.
The students learned about flower dissection, pollinator diversity, and how to build their very own bee! š
They even had the chance to fly their insects around the garden to help pollinate the flora. š¼ Lizzy Bee was there to supervise of course!
Roots & Shoots is a garden-based science field trip program for second and third grade elementary school students. Students learn about nature, ecology, the environment, and community through hands-on exploration in the garden. š±
The Roots & Shoots curriculum is tied to the California state science standards and utilizes every aspect of Gamble Gardenās exceptional garden as its learning laboratory. š§
Students work in small groups with our talented volunteers to learn about the world around them and experience the wonder of nature. šæ
Our very own garden director participated in our Roots & Shoots program as a kid which inspired him to pursuit a career in Ecology and eventually lead the horticulture team at Gamble!
The Roots & Shoots program nurtures the next generation, as a visit to Gamble could be the catalyst that inspires our future leaders, visionaries, and change-makers. Thereās a lot that can be learned from a garden šŖ“
