programs – Gleaning the Field

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.

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!

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.

Empowering Youth Leaders with In- and After-School Clubs

Enlisting students during extracurricular times of the school day is a viable way to build youth leaders and maintain a school garden at the same time.

Return of the Dirt Girls: Fostering Teamwork and Inclusion in the Garden

A little over a year ago, I established an after school club that I dubbed “Dirt Girls.” The decision to limit participation only to girls was initially motivated by the relative inequity in STEM fields. According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, women make up just 29% of the STEM workforce. Research suggests that time…