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We’ve revamped our ProfessionalDevelopment offerings and invite you to review the topics below.

We frequently hear workshop participants say, “I wish my entire grade level could have been here today.” As former teachers, we understand the compression of workdays and often try to offer our events in the summer. However, we know that school systems often build in workdays or early release days that may allow for school year trainings. ​If you would like to coordinate a workshop for your cohort, school or system, get the conversation started by submitting this form.

  • Garden Centers
  • Social Emotional Learning in the Garden
  • Gateways to School Gardens
  • STEM Problem Solving in the Garden
  • Connecting to Curriculum
  • Math in the Garden
  • Literacy in the Garden
  • Science in the Garden
  • Beginning Gardening Skills for Teachers
  • Establishing a School Garden
  • Crop Planning
  • Tastings and Nutrition
  • Classroom Management in the Garden
  • Composting and/or Vermicomposting

Workshops are suitable for classroom teachers and administrators. Most sessions are designed for a half day; sessions can be combined for a full day workshop. Click here for a detailed description and additional information about our available workshops. participants say, “I wish my entiregrade level could have been heretoday.” As former teachers, weunderstand the compression ofworkdays and often try to offer ourevents in the summer. However,we know that school systems oftenbuild in workdays or early releasedays that may allow for schoolyear trainings.​If you would like to coordinate aworkshop for your cohort, schoolor system, get the conversationstarted by submitting this form.Garden CentersSocial Emotional Learning in the GardenGateways to School GardensSTEM Problem Solving in the GardenConnecting to CurriculumMath in the GardenLiteracy in the GardenScience in the GardenBeginning Gardening Skills for TeachersEstablishing a School GardenCrop PlanningTastings and NutritionClassroom Management in the GardenComposting and/or VermicompostingWorkshops are suitable for classroom teachers and administrators. Most sessions aredesigned for a half day; sessions can be combined for a full day workshop.Click here for a detailed description and additional information about our availableworkshops.Resources from Around the WebDo you lead a school garden club? Ormaybe a homeschool or 4-H garden club?Or maybe you’re a classroom teachercraving a “program” approach to guide yourgarden experience. The Junior MasterGardener program may be just what you’relooking for. Modeled after CooperativeExtension’s successful Master Gardenerprogram that equips adults with research-based, practical know-how, this youth-focusedprogram offers a wealth of age-appropriate resources to support hands-on learning in theoutdoor classroom.