The school year has started, and our 2026 Waterwise Garden Grant is now open!
Hunter Industries and KidsGardening are working together to offer the Waterwise Garden Grant to support public and charter schools planning to teach about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening.
This grant is now closed. The deadline for application submission was Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm PT.
Next year, this grant will be open to high schools nationwide, so stay tuned if this grant sounds like something your school is interested in!
Waterwise Garden Resources
We are excited to share the following educational materials, designed for middle school and elementary educators available in both English and Spanish!
New! Waterwise Garden Stewards Lesson Guide
Designed for middle school educators, this 73-page guide provides 15 hands-on activities that teach students how they can conserve and preserve our precious water resources while they investigate our water systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
