Growing Together: Open Forum

Hello,

First time posting. I'm a parent volunteer at my children's new school, Constellation Charter in Waldo, Florida.  It's a new Waldorf-inspired public school.  I have years of experience growing all sorts of plants- edibles, ornamentals, natives in my yard and have plenty more to learn. Along with a few other experienced parents and the teachers and students, we're developing the garden/food forest plan.  I would like to get a few of our school teachers some background training on school gardens. Can anyone recommend a budget friendly, virtual training option for teachers?  We lean permaculture and biodynamic.   Thanks!  Glad to be here!  Nicole

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Nicole Dodds
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Hi Nicole,

Welcome to the community:) and thank you so much for volunteering your time and great knowledge! Please check out Out-teach https://www.out-teach.org/

and Life Lab https://www.lifelab.org/. These 2 organizations have a lot of resources on their websites that might help you.

Good Luck!

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Barbara Halden [Designation]
Phoenix AZ
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Hi Nicole! I haven't watched these yet but the School Garden Support Organization Network recently hosted two webinars related specifically to school food forests. The recordings are here. 

Are there any specific training areas that you want to focus on (e.g. outdoor classroom management, horticulture basics, connecting the garden to curriculum, etc.)?

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Amelia Dupuis
Kids Garden Community Manager
KidsGardening
she/her
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