building community – Gleaning the Field

Core Principles Series: Build a Diverse Community

Students observe birds on campus near the garden in order to categorize behaviors.

Core Principles Series: Build Self-Efficacy

When a newly planted seed germinates or a freshly harvested radish is eaten, kids wear success in their smiles.

Core Principles Series: Make Connections to Home and Community

A class field trip to the farmers market illustrates just one of the many connections to home and community made with garden-based education.

Core Principles Series: Engage Kids in Meaningful Fitness

Meaningful fitness “exercises” the mind and body at the same time.

Year End Appeal: A Call to Action for School Garden Educators and Supporters Alike

Given the challenges schools have faced in the last two years, garden teachers (and kids) need more support from the community than ever before.

Building Resilience with Robust Vision

School gardens with a robust vision are more likely to build resilience in the wake of many challenges.

Four Keys to Grant Collaboration: A Farm-to-School Success Story

Farm to School recently announced record-setting funding for feeding and teaching kids. Read these tips as you think about your grant proposal.

A Somber Summer Solstice

To celebrate organizations who are leading the way in the face of social inequity and racial injustice in outdoor education, this month’s post highlights curated resources for building resilience and confronting silence.

Extolling the Virtues of a Snail

If the snail is already not your favorite animal, Escargot would like you to reconsider.

Steps for Designing a Children’s Garden

Celebrate National Garden Month by engaging the youngest gardeners to design their own spaces to engage and explore.

Turning Over a New Leaf

Sensory experience–a hallmark of science, nutrition, and environmental education–is much harder to deliver via screen. However, a few months ago I was inspired me to turn over a new leaf.

Being a Curious Birder

Becoming a curious birder may be just the antidote you need to get through 2020!

Cooking Up Food Education

As a former classroom teacher, I can attest to the powerful pull food has for students.

Guest Post: Try “One Bite” Salsa Straight from the Garden

Despite the fact that I am not an expert gardener, I still find the importance and joy of sharing my experiences with food, the connection between garden-to-classroom and farm-to-table lessons.