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Core Principles Series: Engage with Worms, Bees, Chickens, and Other Animals

Early exposure to organisms builds empathy for living things and teaches about life cycles, ecosystem dynamics, and predator/prey relationships.

Core Principles Series: Utilize an Integrated Curriculum

Throughout 2022, I’ll be sharing Nathan Larson’s 15 “Core Principles of Garden-Based Education,” using them as an organizing frame for reflecting on the school garden movement in Napa County.

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.

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.

Being a Curious Birder

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

The Ambiguous Loss of Outdoor Education

Amidst the health and safety concerns, I’ve started to mourn the loss of access to outdoor learning spaces.

Stone Soup for the Body, Soul, & Society as a Whole

Stone Soup encourages students to try a wide variety of vegetables while building classroom community through cuisine.

Crowdfunding Successes (and Challenges) for Garden-Based Education

With the right combination of planning and prowess, crowdfunding is a viable way to raise money for garden-based education.

Make Corn “Pop” with Flavor for a Sweet or Savory Snack

Popcorn teaches valuable lessons in the geography and culture of flavor.

The Sun Will Come Out…of Your Oven!

Bake away the rainy chill with this sweet bread recipe.

Please Pass the (Fresh) Peas! Kinder Taste Test Reveals Interesting Results

Kindergarteners prefer fresh over canned or frozen peas.

Make a List, Check it Twice: How to Keep Everyone Busy at a Garden Work Party

Accomplish your garden goals with a work party strategy.

Did you know that September is Food Literacy Month?

Food Literacy Month promotes food education.

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Have a Wonderful Wednesday! And be an Angel for The School Garden Doctor/Napa School Garden Network by making a donation today, please!
We all take in our surroundings using our senses. We SMELL flowers, TOUCH tree bark, LISTEN to bird calls, SEE details (like a snail trail across a garden box), and TASTE berries or tomatoes.
Have a Wonderful Wednesday and a Happy Holiday week!!!
How do you build a diverse learning community? Start a garden!
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!
How do you cultivate student ownership and investment in their school garden? By using inquiry-based learning techniques and making sure students have a say in what is grown and how the garden is used. Keep the garden accessible for exploration outside of class hours. Involve students in all aspects of the garden including planning, installation, maintenance, and harvest. Create class garden agreements. Let students learn by doing and embrace mistakes.
It's a Wonderful Wednesday!!
Although starting and sustaining a garden is a big project, many hands make light work. Getting equipment and supplies is just the first step of preparing your garden for planting. Volunteers are another crucial component of a successful school garden program. They nurture the garden by getting supplies and donations, offering extra supervision during lessons so that classes can break into small groups, and providing assistance maintaining the garden during breaks.
Thank you to everyone who gave so far to The School Garden Doctor through CanDo's Give Guide @ www.candogiveguide.org !!!

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