5 Reasons the School Garden Summer Institute is “Can’t Miss!”

Calling all educators and garden leaders! Whether you’re a seasoned school garden champion or just planting your first seed, the School Garden Summer Institute (SGSI) is a great way to grow your knowledge, your network and your passion. Join us for an inspiring conference June 23-24 at the Center for the Environment at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. Don’t wait! The early bird registration, offering a $25 discount, ends May 15. General registration ($100) will be open through June 12, or until the conference is full (space is limited). 

5 reasons to attend SGSI:

1. Dive into Hands-On Sessions that Spark Student Engagement

From cooking and tastings with kids to pollinator garden planning, SGSI offers interactive workshops designed to bring the garden into every corner of the curriculum – and your students’ lives.

2. Discover Garden-Based Lessons for Core Subjects

Need ideas for teaching math and language arts in the garden? Learn creative strategies that will have students counting carrots and composing poems under the sun.

3. Connect with a Growing Community of Educators

Collaborate with like-minded teachers, garden coordinators and administrators who are passionate about school gardens. Leave with new friends and fresh ideas.

4. Earn Up to 2 CEUs While You Dig In

You’ll get professional development credit for doing something you love—learning outside, experimenting with curriculum and getting your hands dirty (literally!).

5. Win Prizes, Discover Resources and Be Inspired

With lots of door prizes, garden giveaways, and a wealth of ready-to-use resources, you’ll head back to your school fully-equipped to grow something great.

Whether you’re teaching pre-K or high school, working in a rural school or an urban one, there’s something for everyone at the School Garden Summer Institute. This is your chance to nurture your passion, expand your toolkit, and plant the seeds of change in your school community.

Join us in Salisbury, NC, June 23-24 — where school gardening takes root and grows strong! Learn more about the sessions and speakers here.