Join us for a Webinar on February 2
Planning a garden program can be a great idea for your students and the school district, but without proper planning, your program may yield little fruit…or vegetables.
Planning a garden program can be a great idea for your students and the school district, but without proper planning, your program may yield little fruit…or vegetables.
In just two years, The Great Valley School District created an award winning garden program under the guidance of Barbara Nissel, Food Service Supervisor. Her passion and commitment to good nutrition and quality education led Barbara to create an outstanding garden program that incorporates students, staff, local farmers and vendors, and community volunteers.
Whether your interest in planting a garden is for an individual class project or a community-wide effort that feeds your students, you won’t want to miss this webinar.
Learn how to accomplish a successful garden program, valuable resources, and basic tips to guide your process and ensure your program is on the right track to meet your goals. Strategies learned through someone with vast experience in school food service and gardening will simplify your journey and reduce potential pitfalls to maximize the benefits experienced by your students.
Key Ingredients to Creating an Awesome School Garden Program that you will learn today:
• Obtain support from district staff and the community
• Identify necessary resources and funding opportunities
• Understand plot selection, soil preparation and irrigation
• Identify proper safety and legal practices
• Incorporate student involvement in the garden through classroom participation
• Build relationships with community farmers and local vendors
ASBO International’s Green Schools Advisory Group is proud to sponsor this webinar as part of the High Performance Schools Series sponsored by ASBO International through grant support from the U.S. EPA. This webinar is the first in a 3-part series. Session 2 will focus on how to grow your garden (March 21) and Session 3 will focus on preparing for the harvest (May 16). Mark your calendars! All those attending today will receive direct notification of these upcoming webinars.
Title: Creating an Awesome School Garden Program Starts with the Basics
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.