Staff and Board

We are a hardworking team that values compassion, humility, and optimism, and are dedicated to creating opportunities for all children to learn, play, and grow through the garden.

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Our Staff

Our Board

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Will Raap

Former board member Will Raap helped lift KidsGardening back on its feet after we transitioned from the National Gardening Association in 2016. Within the last few years, much to Will’s credit, we have realized these dreams by bringing together youth garden educators from across the country into the Kids Garden Community.

Will died unexpectedly on December 12, 2022, at the age of 73.

We will work to honor Will’s life through our continued efforts to inspire young people to love and care for the earth and its inhabitants. Read more about Will’s life.