MSK’s work began in Ward 7 of Washington, DC, where the Applied Research Garden serves as a demonstration site for sustainable food systems, renewable energy, and community resilience. Building on this experience, MSK has expanded its work to the historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In Tulsa, MSK operates the Mind, Body & Soil Community Learning Program, an intergenerational learning initiative that introduces beginning gardening, environmental stewardship, and life preparedness skills to families, homeschool learners, and community members. Through hands-on learning hosted in community spaces and homes, participants explore practical skills such as food cultivation, emergency preparedness, first aid, and home-based resilience practices.

The Tulsa program also supports entrepreneurial exploration through collaborations in the Greenwood District. Students participate in career readiness activities that introduce retail operations, hospitality and tourism, and creative entrepreneurship through partnerships with local businesses such as Black Wall Street Tees & Souvenirs. These learning experiences connect the history of the Greenwood District with new opportunities for youth and families to build skills, resilience, and economic opportunity.