A property once covered with weeds has been transformed into an approximately $8 million educational and wellness space where Rialto Unified School District students can learn about native plants, environmental science and the connections between nature and mental health.
District leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, July 30, for the International Healing Garden, located at 2235 W. Buena Vista Drive across from Kucera Middle School. Attendees included the entire Rialto Unified Board of Education, state Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes, San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. and Rialto Mayor Joe Baca Sr.
Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Álvarez said the garden had been under development for more than five years and was made possible through contributions from local, state and federal partners, along with a major financial commitment from the district…