Schoolyard Roots

Schoolyard Roots Schoolyard Roots (formerly DCGP) is committed to growing gardens and growing minds. See more at www.schoolyardroots.org

By increasing access to fresh, locally-grown produce, we empower our community to make healthy and sustainable food choices. Using our unique curriculum, we teach a hands-on science- and math-based education to Kindergartners through 5th graders. Every week during the school year, students explore science by participating in our outdoor teaching tool – the garden. Students dissect carrots to learn

about tap roots, they multiply recipes to understand fractions, they go on math-based scavenger hunts to unfold the secrets of the garden, and so much more.

Thank you ! We appreciate all your work today making the garden at Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School look AMAZING! Than...
05/29/2026

Thank you ! We appreciate all your work today making the garden at Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School look AMAZING! Thank you for your day of service. We got a lot done!

✨ Seeds to Supper Recap ✨Last week, our community came together for an unforgettable evening — and because of YOU, we ra...
05/29/2026

✨ Seeds to Supper Recap ✨
Last week, our community came together for an unforgettable evening — and because of YOU, we raised nearly $10,000 to support hands-on garden education for Tuscaloosa’s students! 🌱💚
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, attended, donated, and made this night possible. We are so moved by this community’s generosity.
This event would not have been what it was without some truly incredible people:
🍽️ Chuck's Fish — Erin Barfield, Matt Loyd, and the entire Chuck’s Fish team dreamed up and executed an extraordinary menu featuring produce from Snow’s Bend Farm AND our own Schoolyard Roots gardens. Their vision and hospitality brought the whole evening to life.
🌿 Snow's Bend Farm — for providing gorgeous, seasonal produce that shined in every single course.
🍷 Jennifer Bologna of Spirits Wine Cellar & Amanda Delchamps of International Wines — for curating a stunning wine pairing list and sharing their incredible expertise with our guests all evening.
🌟 Brandon, Gavin, and the team at Ringer Wilks Co. — for not only sponsoring Seeds to Supper, but bringing their incredible vision to every last detail of the night.
We are so lucky to be surrounded by people who believe in this work. Because of your support, even more kids will get to put their hands in the dirt, grow their own food, and discover the magic of the garden. 🥕🌻
Thank you, thank you, thank you and we can’t wait to do it again! 🙏

We want to give a big THANK YOU to as our school gardens continue to grow! Our students have loved planting carrot seed...
05/26/2026

We want to give a big THANK YOU to as our school gardens continue to grow! Our students have loved planting carrot seeds, harvesting fresh produce, and enjoying eating the carrots they helped grow. They have also been creating healthy green garden smoothies using the ingredients from the garden and tasting sugar snap peas straight from the vine! We are truly grateful to the Whole Foods Foundation for making this hands-on learning a possibility!

Our May Board Meeting was extra special thanks to two incredible community partners! 🌱 A huge thank you to the Homebuild...
05/20/2026

Our May Board Meeting was extra special thanks to two incredible community partners! 🌱 A huge thank you to the Homebuilders Association of Tuscaloosa for opening their doors and hosting us in their beautiful meeting space, and to Jalapeños Downtown for fueling our planning with an amazing lunch. We are so grateful to be surrounded by a community that believes in what we do. 🙌🌿

Happy Harvest!! 🫛🥕🥬As the school year wraps up, students have been helping harvest some garden goodies. From carrots to ...
05/15/2026

Happy Harvest!! 🫛🥕🥬

As the school year wraps up, students have been helping harvest some garden goodies. From carrots to cauliflower, sugar snap peas to collard greens - it’s amazing to see what our gardens can do. And it’s even more amazing to give this produce back to teachers, staff, and students for some delicious, garden-fresh goodness!

“This is the best smoothie ever!!!” — said too many students to count this week. Students celebrated the bounty of our g...
05/08/2026

“This is the best smoothie ever!!!” — said too many students to count this week. Students celebrated the bounty of our gardens by making our favorite: Green Garden Smoothies!! 🥬🫛🍌🍎🥭🍯 Students loved harvesting collards, kale, and sugar snap peas we’ve been watching grow all spring, working together to add all of the smoothie ingredients, and toasting to another wondrous semester in the garden! Swipe to the end for the recipe to make a green garden smoothie at home!! 😋😋😋

Our plants have been loving raised bed soil this season!! Our school gardens have been producing some ✨enormous✨kale🥬, ...
05/04/2026

Our plants have been loving raised bed soil this season!! Our school gardens have been producing some ✨enormous✨kale🥬, collard greens🥬, purple cauliflower🥬, kohlrabi🥬, carrots🥕, spinach🌱, radishes🫜and more. At this rate we are shaping up for a record-breaking Spring harvest! 🌸🌦️🌼🫛🥦🥬🥕🍓🫜

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for Seeds to Supper! 🌱Join us on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 pm for a beautiful spring farm-to-table dinn...
04/10/2026

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for Seeds to Supper! 🌱

Join us on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 pm for a beautiful spring farm-to-table dinner and wine experience benefiting Schoolyard Roots.

This special evening will feature unique wines from Grassroots Wine and seasonal produce from Snow’s Bend Farm and Tuscaloosa elementary school gardens, and is generously hosted by Ringer Wilks Co. and Chuck’s Fish—all in support of hands-on garden learning for local students.

Seats are limited and expected to go quickly—reserve yours today!

🔗 Get your tickets at https://seedstosupper2026.auctria.events

We can’t wait to gather around the table with you. 💚

Red strawberries, purple and orange carrots, oh my! This week students harvested and tasted a rainbow of colors from the...
04/10/2026

Red strawberries, purple and orange carrots, oh my! This week students harvested and tasted a rainbow of colors from the gardens! 🌈✨🍓🥕💜😋 Did you know carrots can also be red, yellow, and white?!

🌱 Save the Date! 🍷Join us for Seeds to Supper, a spring farm-to-table dinner and wine experience celebrating fresh food,...
04/07/2026

🌱 Save the Date! 🍷

Join us for Seeds to Supper, a spring farm-to-table dinner and wine experience celebrating fresh food, community, and the power of school gardens to grow curious, confident learners.

Featuring seasonal produce from and Tuscaloosa elementary school gardens, and generously hosted by and , this special evening will bring friends of Schoolyard Roots together around the table in support of hands-on garden learning for local students.

📅 Monday, May 18 at 5:30 pm
🎟️ Ticket sales coming soon!

Mark your calendar now—tickets will be limited and we can’t wait to share more details with you soon. 💚

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Tuscaloosa, AL
35403

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12055235450

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