KNOX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
For your records, our EIN# is 06-0985421.
KNOX provides hands-on experiences to over 800 Hartford youth, grades K – 5.
Programs
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Exciting topics like gardening, composting, waste reduction, seed germination, healthy eating, maple tapping, and growing seasons are taught in grades Kindergarten – 5 at several Hartford Public Schools through weekly lessons throughout the school year.
Summer programming happens with several local youth-serving organizations in Hartford. Designed to serve all students, the interactive curriculum focuses on critical and creative thinking, and channeling the inherent creativity of play.
Our program gives many students their first experience growing food and lets them see, touch, and taste a wide array of produce.
Programming consists of a combination of after-school educational opportunities and in-school programming.
Through this work, we hope to enrich students’ awareness of Hartford’s natural resources, their understanding of food production, how fresh local produce improves health, and their appreciation and sense of belonging to the world around them.
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Programs
ALL KNOX PROGRAMS
With room for over 300 families to grow their own food and flowers, KNOX provides access to fresh local produce and beautiful green spaces.
Inspiring Hartford youth with greater understanding of local healthy food options.
Apprenticeships provide 16 weeks of professional skills training and career readiness to Hartford young adults.
Learn how to grow, create your own business, and secure long-term growing space.