Who We Are & What We Do
Our mission is to advocate for and support outdoor teaching and learning for all Boston Public School students as an integral part of the curriculum, and to support the development and maintenance of schoolyards as vital public spaces throughout the City of Boston.
The Friends of the Boston Schoolyards strives to make outdoor teaching, learning, and growing part of the daily routine for the city’s children, as well as for other residents—parents, teachers, school administrators, community members, and everyone in between. Our partners have a wealth of resources that can be used at school—with or without outdoor classrooms—and at home. We hope you will join us as we embrace nature as a place to learn and grow.
Joy of Learning Mini Grant Program
We have been offering Joy of Learning mini grants ($500 or less) to 10 Boston teachers each spring since 2021. We fund creative, teacher-led projects that spotlight the diversity and joy of nature-based learning, and inspire others to create their own joyful learning experiences.
To see the wonderful stories that came from last year’s grants, click here.