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Today, that small beginning has blossomed into a nationwide movement touching hundreds of thousands of young lives in classrooms and communities across Canada. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/h5>\n<h5><b>A visionary seed <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p>On July 1, 2015, Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows Foundation<span style=\"position: relative; top: -3px;\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> (PAS Foundation) became a federally registered charity, turning one man\u2019s childhood experience into a living vision. PAS is rooted in the belief that children are our future, and just as one seed can transform a landscape, so too one child can help change the world. Thus, PAS Foundation set out to create meaningful ways for young people to be inspired and experience the wonder of nature \u2013 and learn to change their world. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade, our mission has grown into a rich tapestry of programs in classrooms, libraries, daycares, gardens, farms, and homes across the country. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Growing a classroom movement<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>At the heart of this movement are three core educational programs inspired by two storybooks, authored by Roland Gahler, <em>Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows<\/em> and <em>What to Do with What You Grew.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>These educational programs turn stories into action as children read, reflect, plant, and nurture living things.<i><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>The scale of this impact is remarkable. PAS Foundation\u2019s programs have reached more than 600,000\u202fchildren in every corner of Canada, in over 8,500\u202fschools, public libraries, and daycare centres. More than 500,000\u202fstorybooks, workbooks, and colouring books, along with over 81,000\u202fseed packets, have been distributed free of charge, giving every child a tangible way to participate in the learning journey.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Hands in the dirt\u2026 Hearts at work<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows Foundation\u2019s programs are powered by one simple insight: children learn best when they can touch, see, smell, and experience the world for themselves. Through these programs, students plant seeds, track growth in their workbooks, and integrate what they see in the soil with what they learn in science, math, and language arts. Teachers praise these materials as engaging, curriculum-aligned, and especially valuable for diverse and bilingual classrooms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As observed by Roland Gahler, PAS Foundation\u2019s primary benefactor, \u201c&#8230;each planted seed becomes a quiet lesson in hope and inspiration, and even small actions, done with care, can grow into something extraordinary\u2026 even visionary.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><i>\u201cHands in the dirt\u201d is more <\/i><i>than a phrase \u2013 it is the\u00a0<\/i><i>heart of the experience.\u00a0<\/i><i>Children learn where their\u00a0<\/i><i>food comes from, how plants\u00a0<\/i><i>grow, and how their own\u00a0<\/i><i>care and patience can bring\u00a0<\/i><i>something to life. 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These gardens become places where students learn about nutrition, sustainability, teamwork, compassion, and problem-solving, all while experiencing the joy of tasting what they have grown themselves.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For example, a garden grant to The Berry Family Childcare Centre and Dorothy Lynas Elementary School helped create a community garden that unites elders, families, and children in shared work and shared wonder. Children explore soil, seeds, and biodiversity, harvest peas and lettuce, join the <em>Garden Guardians<\/em> program, and participate in events like Garden Open Days that build pride and a sense of belonging. As noted by Betsy Puff, PAS Foundation\u2019s garden program coordinator, \u201c&#8230;the garden becomes more than a learning space \u2013 it becomes a place where they feel seen, capable, and connected.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Learning beyond the classroom walls<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Our <em>Outdoor Learning Experiences<\/em> program takes children out to farms and other natural spaces, turning fields and barnyards into classrooms. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A single farm visit can be transformative for a child who has never stood in a vegetable field or held rich soil in their hands. 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These future changemakers will shape more sustainable food systems, work to address food insecurity, and rethink how food is grown and shared with the goal of building healthier communities. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Beyond the numbers<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Each of the above statistics represents a child whose curiosity has been sparked, a teacher who feels more supported, a family that has grown closer over a shared garden bed, or a community that has found new reasons to gather, learn, and care for one another. PAS Foundation has become a trusted partner to educators whose budgets are stretched thin, providing free resources and free shipping so that learning opportunities do not depend on<br \/>a teacher\u2019s personal finances.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Help something beautiful grow<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Guided by a committed board, a small but dedicated team, and a growing network of supporters and volunteers, the PAS Foundation is ready for the next chapter of growth, gratitude, and inspiration. At the heart of this future lies a powerful belief: <em>what we plant today in hearts, minds, and soil will shape the world our children inherit tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your support of the PAS Foundation is not just about giving; it is about investing in children\u2019s curiosity, teachers\u2019 resilience, and communities\u2019 capacity to grow together.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Every gift helps place storybooks, workbooks, and seed packets into classrooms; funds new school gardens; supports bursaries for emerging leaders; and brings more children to farms and outdoor learning spaces.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows Foundation warmly invites you to stand alongside the educators, families, donors, and volunteers who have brought this dream to life. 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