Volunteer
Say Goodbye to Soil
Duration
30 - 60-Minutes
How Often Is This Offered?
Throughout the year
Age Range
- K - 2nd
- 3rd - 5th
- 6th - 8th
Help Required
Adult
Description
Our mission is to empower communities to leap into the future of clean energy.
Utilize household items to grow plants from seeds using a nutrient-rich water solution without traditional soil. Pick a vegetable and use this simple hydroponic method as a way to begin building a food garden!
Observe the growth cycle from germination to harvest, and understand what a plant needs to grow. Connect growing produce, like fruits and vegetables, with growing plants to understand food sources.
What's Needed To Complete
- a 2-liter bottle
- growing media
- coconut coir or gravel
- water
- string wick
- paper towel square (2 inches by 2 inches)
- aluminum foil or construction paper
- seeds
- leafy greens or tomatoes
- permanent marker
- scissors or box cutter
- optional
- plant nutrient additives
Special Requirements
None
How It Makes A Difference
Youth-led initiatives help make changes that are long-term and sustainable. You have the power to make a difference!
Location
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