A garden is a classroom waiting to be explored.

If you've ever wanted to start a school or community garden but were not sure where to start, the School and Community Gardens course is for you! This self-paced, research-based online class gives you the tools you need to teach youth to garden. Learn how to build a thriving, long-lasting school garden program of any size.

Topics

  • Learning opportunities in science, math, social studies, art, and more
  • Getting support from school administrators and parents
  • Budgeting and financial resources
  • Site and plant selection
  • Planting, maintenance, harvesting, and recipes

Let's Get Growing!

Participants continue to have access to the course for one year after enrollment and can ask questions and share ideas with a community of educators across Illinois in the Q&A forum. The course is $15 and participants have access for one year.
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