
School and Community Gardening Resources
School and community gardening has grown in popularity over the past several years. Our digital toolkit and resources below provide research-driven information for beginner and experienced gardeners. The collection includes lesson plans, garden grants, news, downloadable handouts, and video links pertaining to school and community gardeners.
Get started with the resources provided and contact one of our staff members for more information or to schedule a program.
Self-paced online garden course.
Digital Toolkit
Resources



Request Help from our Horticulture Team
To request assistance for your program, please click the link for your location and program needs:
School Garden Support: Cook County Extension offers support to schools looking to improve upon or implement gardening programs. Priority is given to school groups that attend/attended our school and community garden training.
Youth Horticulture Programs: Cook County Extension provides presenters that will engage students in hands-on learning experiences. Please request programs at least 10 weeks in advance to allow time to recruit volunteers.
Contact a local staff member for more information:


Nancy Kreith

Margaret Burns Westmeyer

Meg Marsan
