California Continues to Lead the Way in Edible Garden Movement

Sacramento, CA - Building on her continuing commitment to the creation of edible school gardens as a learning experience for children and the important role of food, First Lady Maria Shriver will plant the first edible garden at the California State Capitol grounds today. "WE Garden in Capitol Park" will serve as a way to educate and inspire Californians about the important lessons gardens teach students, children and people of all ages, lessons rooted in nutrition, healthy living, agriculture, science, history and service.

Particularly, the WE Garden project will provide ample hands-on educational experiences for the hundreds of school children that visit the Capitol each year, through the creation of a series of ten individual lesson plans to provide for ongoing instruction.

"Over the years, I have seen how gardens have positively transformed students, schools and communities in California. Gardens are a wonderful resource, and I truly believe in the life lessons they teach and the lives they touch - and that every school and community should have one. What we're doing in California goes beyond symbolism, we are truly creating a comprehensive environment for learning all around this garden," said First Lady Maria Shriver. "I'm so thrilled that since our announcement in March, California's efforts have inspired other states to plan for and plant an edible garden in their capitol grounds."

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