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School and Community Garden Training

Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
Community Garden with lettuce in Raised beds
Event Date(s)
Event Time
-
Location
on Zoom
County
Cook
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM - Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum Ornamental Plants, Native Plants, and Conservation@Home: Horticulture Educator Gemini Bhalsod will provide an overview of ornamental plants including native plants and why they are a beneficial addition to your garden, how to select species, and how to care for them. A brief overview of the Conservation@Home program, which has resources for gardening using environmentally friendly practices and educational opportunities, will also be provided. Incorporating Educational Opportunities: STEM Educator Amy Morton will offer an overview of how to incorporate educational opportunities into your garden. She will cover connecting garden activities to STEM curriculum and the Next Generation Science Standards. Register for one or all three sessions. It is strongly recommended that you have three members of your garden team attend the series.
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