Hozho Academy
Grants Awarded
Hozho Academy, a state-authorized charter school, offers an outdoor classroom and greenhouse where students engage in diverse planting and gardening techniques, emphasizing traditional Native gardening practices. This program fosters sustainable stewardship among participants and enhances community awareness of environmentally responsible practices.
1.We received a grant to start a mountain bike program which funded 30 mountain bikes. Even through the pandemic, we were still able to offer an outdoor program to students. 2.We have partnered with Cottonwood Gulch to provide outdoor education regarding the impact of forest fires. 3.A partnership with the National Indian Youth Leadership Project was established. Our 6th graders participated in Project Venture and 4th graders learned about traditional Native gardening techniques.