About the Hawks' Garden
We encourage children and families to get outside and into their gardens, with a focus on promoting the health of pollinators and beneficial insects.
The garden is run by the PTO, parent volunteers, a garden educator and students
and is maintained by local non-profit, Refugia Marin.
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Established in 2016 by the PTO and then-2nd grade teacher Ms. Swisher, the garden is a 2,000-square-foot haven for learning, growing, and connecting with nature.
Designed to be ADA-compliant and pollinator-friendly, it’s bursting with life — from galvanized tubs and wine barrels brimming with vegetables, herbs, and fruits, to vibrant flowers like borage, nasturtiums, and sunflowers that invite pollinators to visit.
California native plants, wildflowers, and a dedicated milkweed bed provide essential habitats, while fruit trees such as fig, lemon, and pomegranate add a delicious touch.
Beds bursting with herbs, veg and flowers!
Our Garden Educator, Sophie
An Outdoor Classroom
This thriving garden is a true outdoor classroom, inspiring students to discover the wonders of the natural world.
Students regularly visit to observe and carry out nature journaling, explore ecology, and enjoy the produce they’ve helped grow, fostering a deep connection to nature and sustainable practices.
We’re thrilled to welcome back Sophie Kishimoto as our Garden Educator for 2026–27! Sophie will lead garden classes and help ensure every student has the opportunity to experience and learn in the garden. Some students will already know Sophie from last year, and we’re excited to have her back.
Students will learn various topics at each session such as scientific nature journaling, seed investigation and collecting, parts of a plant identification, native plant identification and bulb education. In the spring, students will learn about insect life cycles. Students also learn about ecology and what elements make up a habitat garden.
The garden curriculum will give students 'place based' learning opportunities in subjects such as math, science, writing and art.
To get involved, join the Garden group on ParentSquare or email us