The Verdi EcoSchool is a not for profit, urban farm school in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, Florida and the first school of its kind in the southeastern United States. Our unique project and place-based educational philosophy earned us the prestigious Drexel Fellowship which recognizes schools of innovation and promise nationwide.
Founded as a 501c3 not for profit in 2016, EcoSchool is leading a movement of transformative change on the Space Coast. Nestled on the banks of the Indian River Lagoon, the Verdi EcoSchool uses the community as its campus creating an engaging and immersive learning environment for children where real life learning and hands-on experiences shape tomorrow's innovators. Students develop an awareness of their unique place and learn that school doesn't just happen at a desk, in a classroom or within four walls.
Meaningful partnerships with prominent organizations like the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Florida Tech, the Brevard Zoo and the Florida HistoricalSociety have amplified our impact while extending our roots deep into the community. The vision of the Verdi EcoSchool is to cultivate an experience which improves our understanding of how healthy communities grow while showing our children that change within their universe is not out of reach.
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The Verdi EcoSchool is committed to cultivating an awareness of sustainability in our communities and an appreciation for our natural environment. Unstructured play and interaction with nature is important fort he physical, mental, and emotional health of both children and adults. Time in nature provides opportunity for physical activity, imaginative play and so much more. Join us as we work to raise money to create a one-of-a kind place where families can play, dig in the dirt, have fun and learn about the importance of getting outside.
Urban adventure gardens bring this immersive experience into city centers and urban areas which benefit from intentionally designed spaces to encourage connection to nature and respect of our wild spaces and creatures.
The Land
The Verdi EcoSchool has the opportunity to purchase a 1/2 acre property in the Eau Gallie ArtsDistrict with a 980 square foot existing building.
The Vision
Visitors to the Urban AdventureGarden will enjoy a journey through a series of outdoor nature galleries that will introduce them to an interactive veggie garden, a chicken and rabbit habitat, a driftwood amphitheater, pollinator gardens, a sea grape forest, fountain grass maze, sensory garden and a collection of interactive work stations in each exhibit.
The existing building will house an insectarium and interactive science lab offering workshops and classes.
How can you help?
We need your immediate financial support to make this vision a reality. We must raise $40,000 to secure the property and will continue to seek foundational sponsorship for ongoing support.
Donate today!
Foundational sponsors pledging $100,000 or more will secure naming rights to the Urban Adventure Garden.
THE VERDI ECOSCHOOL IS A 5013C NOT FOR PROFIT URBAN FARM SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE EUA GALLIE ARTS DISTRICT OF MELBOURNE, FLORIDA.
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