Webinar: Celebrating African American and Black Culture in Youth Gardens

When:  Mar 29, 2023 from 07:00:00 PM to 08:00:00 PM (ET)

This webinar is hosted by KidsGardening.

Join us for session three of the Culturally Inclusive Teaching in the Garden series, as educators Wanda Stewart and Reeba Daniel share their work and methods for celebrating and centering African American and Black Culture in youth gardens.
 
Wanda Stewart is the Executive Director of Common Vision - an organization doing good at the nexus of education, food, and the environment. Common Vision’s work reflects gardens in schools, trees in ground in community, and food to families. Wanda's perspective and work center the needs of disenfranchised communities of color and school children. After many professional years as a school administrator, Wanda defines her roles now as farmer, community organizer, and tree-hugging enthusiast.
 
Reeba Daniel is a Black and queer farmer growing mixed vegetables and herbs on Kalapuya land also known as Aloha Oregon. Reeba currently serves as the Farmers Market Fund co-president/ DEIJ chair, Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network steering committee member, and school garden coordinator. They also serve their community by creating value-added products and in-person community wellness spaces.