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  • Wednesday
    12
    February

    Webinar: Integrating Common Core Academic Standards

    Feb 12, 06:00:00 PM - 07:30:00 PM (ET)
    This webinar is hosted by The Edible Schoolyard Project. In this virtual workshop we’ll take a closer look at the world of Common Core standards in edible education. You’ll leave this workshop with a better understanding of how to use Common Core standards to support (rather than inhibit) robust learning for your students, and concrete tools for designing awesome, hands-on, standards-aligned kitchen and garden lessons.

  • Tuesday
    18
    February

    Virtual 2025 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training

    Feb 18 - 19, (ET)
    This training is hosted by Junior Master Gardener Join us for the 2025 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training! This is a dynamic, virtual & interactive training designed to empower participants in establishing and growing sustainable school and youth garden-based programs. This popular event is intended for teachers, administrators, extension faculty, staff, volunteers, and professionals in garden, nutrition, and health programs.

  • Wednesday
    19
    February

    Webinar: Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens

    Feb 19, 02:00:00 PM - 03:00:00 PM (ET)
    This event is hosted by the School Garden Support Organization Network Presenting an engaging and insightful webinar, "Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens," where we'll explore the transformative power of inclusivity and representation in educational gardening programs. This session will dive into the importance of intentional representation, uncovering and addressing unexamined practices and celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds within our school communities. Learn practical strategies to create a welcoming and inclusive garden space that honors and reflects the diverse identities of your students. From implementing multilingual labels and hosting cultural sharing sessions to planting global gardens with crops from around the world, we'll provide you with actionable steps to foster an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered. Key Takeaways: The significance of representation and its impact on student learning and engagement. Identifying and addressing unexamined practices in school garden programs. Practical tips for incorporating representation and inclusivity in your garden. Heartfelt stories and real-life examples that highlight the importance of diversity in educational spaces. Actionable steps to create a culturally rich and inclusive garden environment. Presenters will include: - Honi Alexander, Program Director at Young Gardeners Program of Galveston's Own Farmers Market, Galveston, TX. This live webinar is a part of the six month Growing School Garden Summit Webinar Series, featuring presentations from the March 2024 Growing School Gardens Summit, hosted by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation in partnership with Life Lab and the SGSO Network.

  • Thursday
    20
    February

    Community Chat: Weather Woes – Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

    Feb 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 disaster preparedness and recovery! 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: Weather Woes – Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Date: Thursday, February 20th 3:00-4:00PM ET Join this Community Chat to ask your questions and share ideas about all things related to garden disasters caused by weather – fires, snow/ice, floods, etc.! We can chat about ways to prepare and protect your garden from expected events, best practices for edible garden safety after fires and floods, resources for recovery support, 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) 2/20/25 3PM EST Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zH8Uom9ySSeTuCaTwyLj-g

  • Wednesday
    19
    March

    Webinar: Vocational Horticulture and Transition with Exceptional Students

    Mar 19, 02:00:00 PM - 03:00:00 PM (ET)
    This webinar is hosted by the School Garden Support Organization Network This webinar details the innovative techniques designed to accommodate students with disabilities using differentiated methods and adaptive equipment carefully chosen to provide each student the opportunity to participate and gain valuable vocational horticulture skills leading to possible employment. Winner of the Grand Prize National Magna Award, this comprehensive program showcases the transition process through hands-on experiences producing food products for fine dining establishments in Detroit, retail outlets and sale at our nation's largest food hub, Eastern Market. We will highlight the techniques and plans for creating the nation's largest Farm to School/Table program, including the development of corporate/educational partners to aid and maintain the program's viability and sustainability, obtaining grant funds, and staff/community involvement. Presenters will include: - Michael Crag, Detroit Public Schools Community Distr This live webinar is a part of the six month Growing School Garden Summit Webinar Series, featuring presentations from the March 2024 Growing School Gardens Summit, hosted by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation in partnership with Life Lab and the SGSO Network.

  • Thursday
    20
    March

    Community Chat: Garden Planning

    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 planning! 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: Garden Planning Date: Thursday, March 20th 3:00-4:00PM ET Join this Community Chat to ask your questions and share ideas about all things related to planning and preparing for a gardening season, program, or school year! We can chat about engaging students in planning, organizing volunteers and maintenance, ideas and examples of planting calendars and curriculum plans, 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) 3/20/25 3PM EST Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WQ08RsJKS0mtXpfkYE2qjQ

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