School Garden Bed Grant Program

We will once again be offering our School Garden Grant Program for 2024. This annual program provides redwood garden bed materials to local schools, supports student education, and grows gardens!

Our school redwood garden bed grants provide opportunities for students and teachers to learn about plant biology, to discuss how food is grown, and to learn about the interaction between plants, water and sunshine. Students may also be able to assist in the construction of the garden beds. Late Big Creek Lumber co-founder Lud McCrary was famous for his vegetable garden and Big Creek is proud to offer students and teachers the same joy of getting their hands dirty and growing their own food to share with friends and family.

All eligible applications (schools must be within 25 miles of a Big Creek Location) will be placed in a drawing and twelve winners will be selected at random, two per yard. Garden bed deliveries take place every spring just in time to plant spring gardens at the school. We encourage all eligible schools to apply. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about construction, where their food comes from and healthy eating habits.