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Youth Internship Programs

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Presenters will include:

– Hannah Ball-Damberg, Hub Farm Educator at Durham Public Schools in Durham, NC

– Geoffrey Seelen -Hub Farm Educator at Durham Public Schools in Durham, NC

– Robin Ruff, Home Economics Teacher/Department Head and School Garden Manager Royal Bay Secondary School in Victoria, BC

This webinar is a part of a webinar series highlighting participants of the 2023 SGSO Leadership Institute, hosted by Life Lab in partnership with Whole Kids Foundation and the SGSO Network. Every year, the SGSO Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for selected SGSO leaders from across the country to collaborate, learn from one another, and develop resources to share with a national audience.

This webinar will be recorded and archived on the Recording Library section of our Webinars page.

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Supporting Trans Gender & Gender Non-Conforming Youth in the Garden

Gender expansive youth represent a growing demographic of students who utilize school gardens and outdoor classrooms. In spite of this, many programs continue to be built around traditional gender roles, from introducing classes as “Ladies and Gentlemen” to the ways that educators discuss the plants and animals in the garden. This webinar will provide research, resources, and information on ways to support Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) youth in outdoor spaces. Starting from basic adjustments to everyday language, we will expand to challenge ourselves to create more accepting, welcoming spaces and lessons for our students.

Presenters will include:

– Amity Freiman, PLANTS Interim Manager at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture in Columbia, MO

– Ary Solomon, Site Coordinator at Grow Portland in Portland, Oregon

This webinar is a part of a webinar series highlighting participants of the 2023 SGSO Leadership Institute, hosted by Life Lab in partnership with Whole Kids Foundation and the SGSO Network. Every year, the SGSO Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for selected SGSO leaders from across the country to collaborate, learn from one another, and develop resources to share with a national audience.

This webinar will be recorded and archived on the Recording Library section of our Webinars page.

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School Garden Summer Programming

In many climate areas, school gardens are thriving in the summer with a limited number of students and personnel to enjoy it. Hear from West Broad Street YMCA in Savannah, GA and DNATL Community Food Council in Del Norte County, CA on how they implement summer programming to take advantage of the summer bounty as well as provide programming for students. The webinar will cover creative staffing for summer programs and managing volunteers, as well as details on a farm to summer camp program that engages students ages 5-13.

Presenters will include:

– Angela Gray, DNATL Community Food Council in Del Norte County, CA

– Sandra Cason, West Broad Street YMCA in Savannah, GA

This webinar is a part of a webinar series highlighting participants of the 2023 SGSO Leadership Institute, hosted by Life Lab in partnership with Whole Kids Foundation and the SGSO Network. Every year, the SGSO Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for selected SGSO leaders from across the country to collaborate, learn from one another, and develop resources to share with a national audience.

This webinar will be recorded and archived on the Recording Library section of our Webinars page.

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Virtual Farm Field Trips

Webinar Archive Virtual Farm Field Trips –February 28, 2024   Virtual farm field trips are an incredible, innovative way to utilize remote technology and teach students about a variety of agricultural practices, diverse ecologies, and vibrant cultures all from the convenience of the classroom. It’s also a great resource to

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School Food Forests – Part 2: Implementation & Maintenance

Webinar Archive School Food Forests – Part 2: Implementation & Maintenance –January 30, 2024   We’re diving back into the world of school food forests – lush and dynamic spaces that incorporate permaculture, regenerative agriculture and native foodways to grow food and provide agricultural education. In Part 1, we shared

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School Food Forests – Part 1: Design

Webinar Archive SCHOOL FOOD FORESTS – PART 1: DESIGN –NOVEMBER 29, 2023 Imagine a vibrant edible forest at school that mimics the natural ecology of the local land and incorporates permaculture, regenerative agriculture and native foodways to allow for food to grow abundantly! Learn about how to design such a

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Member Highlight: Sister Terri Ali

Member spotlight Sister Terri Ali Farmer Firdous Community Garden at Mohammed Schools of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA Read on for an interview with Sister Terri Ali of Mohammed Schools of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA focused on how their school garden is in relationship with their local community, allowing them to

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Member Highlight: Travus Maloney

Member spotlight Travus Maloney Education Manager and Goodman Youth Farm Manager Rooted – Madison, WI Read on for an interview with Travus focused on how the Goodman Youth Farm partners with their local food pantry at the Goodman Community Center. If you’d like to ask Travus additional questions or share your best

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How to Structure Impactful School Garden Professional Development

Webinar Archive How To Structure Impactful School Garden Professional Development –June 21, 2023   From full day workshops to short mini trainings, there are many ways to provide in-person professional development to teachers and educators so that they can confidently conduct garden-based education. This webinar dives into two methods: professional

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2024 Growing School Gardens Summit- Discover & Learn

Webinar Archive 2024 GROWING SCHOOL GARDENS SUMMIT – DISCOVER & LEARN –May 25, 2023   Learn all about the 2024 Growing School Gardens Summit, hosted by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation in partnership with Life Lab and the SGSO Network.   We had a blast last year in Denver and

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