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  • Wednesday
    20
    March

    Community Chat: Impact and Evaluation

    Mar 20, 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM (ET)
    This event is hosted by the Kids Garden Community. Join us for a Community Chat on garden program impact and evaluation! What is a Community Chat? A dedicated space and time for informal peer-to-peer networking to talk through challenges (big or small!), share ideas, or connect with other members Each Chat will focus on a broad theme with educators and practitioners available to answer your questions Think of these as “office hours” - join for the entire session to listen and learn or hop on at your convenience anytime during the hour to ask a question Next Up: Impact and Evaluation Date: Wednesday, March 20th 3:00-4:00PM ET Join this Community Chat to ask your questions and share ideas about all things related to evaluating and measuring the impact of your youth garden program! We can chat about why garden evaluation is important, tools and methods to measure impact, what to do with your data, and anything else you'd like to discuss. From those new to gardening to seasoned educators, everyone is welcome! Sign up below: (If you're interested but can't attend, feel free to sign up to let us know what questions you have or if you're interested in a recording of the Chat) 3/20/24 3PM EST Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfu2ppj4vGtyRDiLzUCkSa-BZXM3Ie2rT

  • Wednesday
    20
    March

    Webinar: Indoor Gardening Activities for Any Classroom

    Mar 20, 04:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM (ET)
    This webinar is hosted by Massachusetts Farm to School. Presenter: Heidi Ragno, S cience Teacher, West Springfield High School How can you get your students excited to garden if you have no outdoor space? In this presentation, you will learn easy, affordable ways to introduce young people to seeds, plants, and gardening indoors. We will explore some fun and simple laboratory investigations that can be done in any classroom, as well as some simple ways you can create your own “green” space in a classroom setting. Presenter Heidi Ragno has over 12 years of science teaching experience at the secondary level, specializing in biology, environmental science and forensic science. Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/ tZwucuGoqzgvEtxUzdllxAhZdaRUPC XDhNLy

  • Thursday
    21
    March

    Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference

    Mar 21 - 22, (ET)
    This conference is hosted by Massachusetts Farm to School. The 7th Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference will center issues of climate change and community leadership in the farm and sea to school movement. It will bring together nearly 300 farm to school advocates from diverse backgrounds such as food service, education, food distribution, farms, and advocacy, to advance a strong and vibrant local food system. Participants will learn new tools and develop new connections to expand food education and local food in school meals. The conference will feature interactive workshops, facilitated discussions, an exhibitor hall, field trips (on Thursday, March 21st), and many networking opportunities.

  • Wednesday
    27
    March

    March Early Childhood Education Meet-up!

    Mar 27, 07:00:00 PM - 08:00:00 PM (ET)
    This event is hosted by Community Connectors in the Kids Garden Community. Topic: Engaging Young Children in the Garden Join us for a virtual small group discussion sharing ideas for planning developmentally appropriate garden activities for young children. Bring your favorite activity or garden adaptation to share as we swap ideas for adapting gardening fun so that it matches the interests and attention spans of children ages 3 to 5. Open to anyone (teachers, volunteers, caregivers and more) gardening with kids in ECE settings (i.e., preschools, Head Starts, daycares, and home). REGISTER

  • Thursday
    28
    March

    Webinar: Responsive Outdoor Classroom Management

    Mar 28, 04:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM (PT)
    This webinar series is presented by Life Lab in partnership with KidsGardening. Join us for a webinar full of insights into managing and responding to behaviors in outdoor classrooms. This session will explore the art of ensuring a positive and structured learning environment by equipping educators, parents, and nature enthusiasts with valuable tools and strategies for addressing various behaviors in outdoor settings. Focus areas will include: Understanding Behaviors: Gain insights into the various behaviors that may arise in outdoor classrooms and the underlying factors influencing student conduct. Learning Proactive Strategies: Learn practical and research-based techniques for proactively managing and responding to behaviors and maintaining a safe, structured, and inspiring outdoor learning space. Practicing Positive Reinforcement: Explore methods of positive reinforcement and communication to encourage desirable behavior and create a conducive learning atmosphere. Engaging with Real-World Scenarios: Hear case studies from experienced educators who have successfully navigated and managed various behaviors in outdoor learning environments. Whether you're an educator seeking effective strategies for responding to behaviors, a parent eager to support positive conduct in outdoor exploration, or a nature enthusiast looking to foster a respectful and nurturing learning space, this webinar will equip you with valuable knowledge and skills. ____________ This webinar is part of a yearlong "In the Growing Classroom" webinar series presented by Life Lab that blends the marvels of nature, the magic of cross-curricular connections, and the joy of culinary exploration! This 6-part series invites you to explore effective outdoor classroom management, integrating Next Generation Science Standards and the C3 Framework for Social Studies into garden education and the culinary arts through traditional and heat-free methods. Learn More and Register for Any Webinar in this Series

  • Wednesday
    24
    April

    April Middle and High School Meet-up!

    Apr 24, 07:00:00 PM - 08:00:00 PM (ET)
    This event is hosted by Community Connectors in the Kids Garden Community. Topic: Engaging Middle and High School Students in the Garden Join us for a virtual small group discussion on how the garden can be used as a space to teach and engage middle and high school students. Bring your favorite activity idea or resource to share along with questions you would like to ask other garden educators. Open to anyone (teachers, volunteers, caregivers and more) gardening with kids in middle and high school settings. REGISTER

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