How do Earth Day school gardens empower students?
Earth Day school gardens: Rams and Community Grow Together Near SoFi Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams celebrated Earth Day with vibrant Earth Day school gardens built across local campuses. Earth Day school gardens brought students, Rams staff, and volunteers together. These edible school gardens teach sustainability and STEAM skills. Because the builds took place near SoFi Stadium, the projects drew communitywide enthusiasm.
California Resources Corporation supported the work through its Football Without the Footprint program. EnrichLA helped design and will keep teaching students through hands‑on lessons. Moreover, volunteers from Rams Cheerleaders and Rampage joined staff days of service.
The gardens will grow fresh food, spark curiosity, and model environmental stewardship. As a result, students gain real science skills and care for the planet. Join us in celebrating these community builds and the lasting impact they create.
California Resources Corporation, known as CRC, also invests in carbon management and capture solutions. Therefore, these edible school gardens do more than feed kids; they teach climate action. Together, Rams, CRC, EnrichLA, and local schools planted a greener future.
Five Earth Day school gardens near SoFi Stadium
Five edible school gardens now flourish near SoFi Stadium and the Rams Woodland Hills practice facility. The projects included hands-on builds at:
- Woodland Hills Middle School Academy
- Kelso Elementary School
- Inglewood Continuation High School
- Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy
- Colin Powell Academy School K-8
Rams staff, Rams Cheerleaders, and Rampage showed up for Rams staff day of service. CRC provided funding and climate expertise through Football Without the Footprint. EnrichLA led garden design and will deliver ongoing curriculum. Together, volunteers dug beds, laid soil, planted seeds, and taught students to care for crops.
Because the builds were collaborative, students saw real teamwork. Moreover, volunteers modeled environmental stewardship in action. As a result, the gardens offer fresh food, S.T.E.A.M. learning, and community pride. The hands-on engagement ranged from measuring beds to installing irrigation. Therefore, kids gained practical science skills and a sense of ownership.
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“Through our Football Without the Footprint initiative in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, CRC is proud to support programs that create lasting impact in the communities where we live and work…” — California Resources Corporation
“The program thrived at Woodworth-Monroe. I was personally there and witnessed multiple classes fully engaged in environmental education.” — Rams representative
We celebrate the teamwork that made these edible school gardens possible. Finally, the builds show what happens when teams, companies, and neighbors plant together.
Earth Day school gardens and CRC’s carbon leadership
California Resources Corporation serves as the Rams’ Official Carbon Management Partner. CRC invests in emissions reducing solutions such as carbon capture and storage. As a result, the company brings climate expertise and funding to community projects. Moreover, CRC links large scale carbon work to local sustainability programs.
The Football Without the Footprint initiative aims to reduce and offset team operations emissions. Therefore, the program funds carbon footprint reduction and local projects that teach climate action. In addition, Football Without the Footprint supports community engagement through hands on builds and education. The initiative ties operational goals to neighborhood benefits and long term sustainability.
CRC’s role in the Earth Day school gardens combined funding with volunteer support. The company joined Rams staff and EnrichLA volunteers during garden builds. Volunteers installed beds, set irrigation, and planted edible crops. Consequently, students gained practical lessons in environmental stewardship and S.T.E.A.M. learning.
Key CRC investments include:
- Carbon capture and storage projects that lower industrial emissions
- Funding for community programs that advance sustainability education
- Support for offsets and projects reducing the team’s carbon footprint
“Through our Football Without the Footprint initiative in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, CRC is proud to support programs that create lasting impact in the communities where we live and work. Our school garden builds with the Rams and EnrichLA provide students with hands-on opportunities to engage in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and S.T.E.A.M. learning beyond the classroom. These gardens reflect our commitment to the communities we serve and to inspire the next generation to be thoughtful stewards of our environment. As we celebrate Earth Day, we are inspired by the enthusiasm these gardens have sparked and remain committed to investing in initiatives that empower the next generation to build a more sustainable future.” — California Resources Corporation
Together, CRC, the Rams, and EnrichLA turn climate commitments into community impact. As a result, the Earth Day school gardens teach climate responsibility while feeding local students.
Table: Comparing five edible school gardens
| School | Key participants | Sustainability and educational features |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Middle School Academy | Rams staff, EnrichLA, CRC volunteers, Rams Cheerleaders, Rampage | Raised beds, drip irrigation, S.T.E.A.M. lessons, composting bin, edible vegetables, pollinator-friendly plants |
| Kelso Elementary School | Rams staff, EnrichLA, CRC volunteers, community parents | Native plantings, student-led compost program, water-wise irrigation, classroom garden beds for hands-on science |
| Inglewood Continuation High School | Rams staff, EnrichLA, CRC volunteers | Service-learning curriculum, large raised beds, soil testing labs, farm-to-school lessons |
| Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy | Rams staff, EnrichLA, CRC volunteers, Rams Cheerleaders | Outdoor classroom, garden-based S.T.E.A.M. modules, sensory garden, long-term instructional plan |
| Colin Powell Academy School K-8 | Rams staff, EnrichLA, CRC volunteers, Rampage | Edible herb and vegetable plots, rainwater capture system, pollinator garden, nutrition education |
Each site highlighted strong community engagement and sustainability. Because volunteers and students worked together, the gardens deliver hands-on learning. Therefore, the gardens model environmental stewardship and practical carbon footprint reduction.
Conclusion: Roots of a Greener Community
The Earth Day school gardens program planted more than beds. It planted curiosity, skills, and pride in five neighborhood schools. Because volunteers and students worked side by side, the gardens became living classrooms for sustainability and S.T.E.A.M. learning.
Partners like California Resources Corporation, EnrichLA, and Rams staff joined Rams Cheerleaders and Rampage. Moreover, CRC’s Football Without the Footprint supported carbon footprint reduction and community projects. As a result, these edible school gardens model environmental stewardship and practical climate action.
The impact will grow through lessons, harvests, and ongoing volunteer support. In addition, the builds show how sport organizations can drive local sustainability. Therefore, the initiative strengthens neighborhoods and inspires future stewards of the planet.
Rams News LLC will keep telling these stories and tracking progress. Visit ramsnews.com for updates, and follow @ZachGatsby on social media to join the conversation. Finally, we celebrate this community achievement and commit to greener, healthier schools ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the Earth Day school gardens and why were they built?
The Earth Day school gardens are five edible school gardens built near SoFi Stadium and the Rams Woodland Hills practice facility. They teach sustainability and S T E A M skills through hands on classroom work. Because students plant, tend, and harvest food, the gardens become living labs for science and nutrition. As a result, schools gain outdoor classrooms and community pride.
What role did California Resources Corporation play in the program?
California Resources Corporation served as the Official Carbon Management Partner for the Rams. Through Football Without the Footprint CRC funded the garden builds and joined volunteer days. Moreover, CRC supports larger projects like carbon capture and storage. Therefore, CRC links carbon footprint reduction to local sustainability education.
How did volunteers and partners contribute during the builds?
Rams staff led Rams staff day of service events at each school. Rams Cheerleaders and Rampage supported setup and student activities. EnrichLA designed the gardens and will deliver ongoing lessons. In addition, CRC and community volunteers helped install raised beds, set irrigation, and start compost systems. Because many groups worked together, students experienced teamwork and civic engagement.
What environmental and educational benefits do the gardens provide?
The gardens reduce food miles and show practical sustainability practices like rainwater capture and water wise irrigation. They also support pollinators and soil health. For learning, students practice soil testing, plant science, and nutrition lessons. As a result, the program advances environmental stewardship at school and home.
How can others get involved or start a similar program?
Contact local school administrators or garden groups like EnrichLA to explore partnerships. Also consider corporate partners for funding and volunteer days. Volunteer during Rams staff service events or organize community build days. Finally, share resources and curriculum to scale edible school gardens and strengthen local community engagement.