The Hub students June Swinderman (8th grade), Kayla Jim (12th grade), and Jesus Ahuatzi (12th grade), pictured from left, chop fresh greens and grind herbs into homemade pesto during a recent visit to Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab.
A little SOIL, a lot of flavor!
Students from The Hub Therapeutic Program recently visited DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab for a full hands-on culinary and agricultural experience. From the garden bed to the prep table, students harvested fresh peppers and tomatoes, cut potatoes, and ground garden herbs into homemade pesto.
Experiences like this connect classroom learning with practical life skills — giving students the space to collaborate, explore, and see the tangible results of their teamwork.
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| Students from The Hub dig into a garden bed to harvest fresh produce during a hands-on agricultural visit to DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. |
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| The Hub senior Bobby Sickich chops fresh ingredients at an outdoor prep station at DSD's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. |
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School Storytellers: Thank you to The Hub Administrative Assistant Mindi Kondrat, who took time out of her day to share this classroom story and accompanying snapshots.
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