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Nov 21, 2024

Career Connection: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

In each newsletter this year, Doug will share an interview with someone whose career connects to school gardens; whether directly or indirectly, we recognize that school gardens can inspire students… 

Nov 21, 2024

Call for Proposals: SGSI 2025

The NC State University School Garden Summer Institute invites educators, school garden advocates, and garden-based learning enthusiasts to submit proposals to share their expertise, strategies, and innovative ideas for utilizing school… 

Sep 20, 2024

Career Connection: NC Cooperative Extension Agent

Name: Aaron Moore Organization: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Union County Center Position: Agriculture Extension Agent – Commercial Horticulture Q. What do you do?   A. It’s hard to understand my career without knowing what Extension is,… 

Sep 20, 2024

Join the New School Garden Facebook Group

This past year, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many passionate educators, Extension agents and school garden volunteers through our school garden course, Building Gardens, Building Minds. Each interaction has… 

Sep 20, 2024

School Garden VIP Visitor

On September 10, 2024, we had the honor of hosting the United States Under Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, at the Plants for Human Health Institute. As we began… 

May 9, 2024

NC Native Plant Reference Guide

These native plants are well-suited to North Carolina’s climate and soil conditions, making them ideal choices for creating a vibrant and sustainable pollinator garden. By incorporating a diverse selection of… 

May 9, 2024

Ask an Expert: Debbie Roos and Pollinator Conservation

Debbie Roos has been an agent with NC Cooperative Extension in Chatham County since 1999. She is an esteemed resource for her knowledge and passion for pollinator conservation. She maintains… 

May 9, 2024

Garden Clubs: G.W. Carver Elementary

This month’s featured garden club is a perfect example of how a garden club can be the key factor in sustaining a school garden effort. It is also a unique… 

Mar 9, 2024

Polinator Matching Activity

Remember honey bees aren’t the only pollinators! Use this printable Pollinator Matching Game developed by the University of Georgia to learn about the flower traits that attract specific pollinators. Dive even deeper…