Waterwise Garden Program
A red water pump with a hose attached in front of a lush raised bed garden.

Waterwise garden, with lots of water droplets and colorful garden images. KidsGardening and Hunter Industries are joining forces to teach the next generation of gardeners how to be waterwise!

Educating kids about sustainable watering practices not only helps them learn how to conserve water but also shows them how proper watering boosts plant health, empowering them to be a force of positive change in their communities.

The Waterwise Garden Program offers support to public and charter schools that plan to teach students about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening. The program includes the development of educational resources and the awarding of an annual Waterwise Garden Grant for schools that are working to put sustainability first.

Waterwise Garden Resources

This year, we kick off our partnership through the release of the following educational materials, available in both English and Spanish!

Watering Your School Garden Tip Sheet

Explore the benefits and challenges of common supplemental irrigation techniques and learn about cultural practices that you can use in your school garden to water efficiently.

Watering Your School garden tip sheet
REGANDO SU JARDÍN O HUERTO ESCOLAR

Educators’ Guide to Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation is one of the most water-efficient ways to care for your school garden. Discover the many benefits of this sustainable irrigation method and learn how to install drip irrigation systems in raised-bed gardens to support plant health.

Educator's guide to drip irrigation
GUÍA PARA EDUCADORES SOBRE EL RIEGO POR GOTEO

Explorers Lesson Guide

Designed for elementary educators, this 50-page guide provides 15 hands-on activities that teach students why they should care about the protection of our water resources and how they can be responsible water stewards.

Waterwise explorers lesson guide
Exploradores de jardines waterwise

Waterwise Garden Grant

The Waterwise Garden Grant will support public and charter schools planning to teach students about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening. Although only previously available for elementary schools in San Diego County, this grant will be open to schools nationwide in the upcoming year.
Help us congratulate the five 2025 Waterwise Garden Grant winners!

  • Bobier Elementary School (Vista, CA)
  • Liberty Elementary School (Chula Vista, CA)
  • Monte Vista Elementary School (Vista, CA)
  • Rolando Elementary School (La Mesa, CA)
  • Toler Elementary School (San Diego, CA)

The name

Developing innovative irrigation solutions that benefit the planet is a driving force at Hunter Industries. The company offers a complete spectrum of water- and energy-efficient solutions for residential, commercial, golf course, and agricultural irrigation systems in over 120 countries. To further promote sustainability, Hunter is proud to partner with organizations like KidsGardening that encourage the growth of green spaces while seeking ways to responsibly support the environment. Learn more at hunterirrigation.com.