Yellowstone Academy Gardening Takes Root

Meet Alissa Brady, Behavior Specialist at Yellowstone Academy, and the heart behind many of the gardening projects happening across campus! Thanks to Alissa’s leadership, the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch garden beds are bursting with life — filled with plants that youth started from seed and recently transplanted into the soil they’ve spent weeks preparing.

How Yellowstone Academy Gardening Builds Lifelong Skills

Alissa has led the charge in bringing gardening to life at the Ranch. Through her guidance, youth are discovering the therapeutic value of growing something from the ground up. From planting seeds to nurturing seedlings and watching them thrive, kids are building patience, resilience, and quiet confidence through hands-on care.

But what’s growing here goes far beyond flowers and vegetables.

Yellowstone Academy gardening allows youth to connect with nature, experience the calming benefits of outdoor work, and learn important life skills. Each day spent in the garden helps them practice consistency, responsibility, and teamwork—all while creating something beautiful and nourishing.

Yellowstone Academy Gardening Supports Healing and Growth

At Yellowstone Academy, caring people like Alissa and her teammates are committed to creating learning experiences that support healing and personal growth. Gardening projects are just one example of how the Academy blends academics, therapeutic support, and real-world skills to help prepare youth for life.

We’re grateful for the heart Alissa and the Yellowstone Academy team bring to their work with the kids entrusted to our care. Together, they’re planting seeds of hope, healing, and strength.

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