The mission of the DGP is to preserve the relationship between education and the natural world by providing a hands-on, outdoor, experiential education for school children, teenagers, and adults. One key focus is teaching children the origin of the foods they eat. There are over 150 hands-on gardening and environmental education classes for school children taught each year.

DGP also provides a three-season after-school job training and youth development program for teenagers called LifeSkills. These students help maintain and plan the garden, learn entrepreneurial skills through market sales, and learn the basic responsibilities that will be required of them when they enter the workforce.

We are always open to the public for service learning opportunities and tours. All groups are welcome at Dunbar. If you would like to schedule a visit or an event, please contact sblain@auger-ar.org.