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Principals Advancing School Gardens

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

Plant Selection and Seed Saving

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

Communicating Success

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

Pipelining Garden to Cafeteria

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

School-Based Garden to Cafeteria Programming

Webinar Archive School Based Garden to Cafeteria Programming – 10/29/25   Explore how to build a vibrant garden-to-cafeteria culture that connects students, staff, and the wider school community through fresh, school-grown produce.   This webinar will highlight strategies for engaging students in growing food, collaborating with cafeteria staff, and involving

Read More »

2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Discover & Learn

Webinar Archive 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Discover & Learn Webinar – 10/21/25 Get ready for the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit on February 19-22nd in Sprouts Farmers Market and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s hometown of Phoenix, Arizona! In this session, you’ll hear directly from the conference planning team

Read More »

Member Highlight: Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter – 10/09/25 In this member Highlight, we get to know Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter. Listen as Lola shares how she laid the groundwork of community buy-in that then codified support for her program through a wellness

Read More »

Youth as Food Justice Leaders Webinar

Webinar Archive YOUTH AS FOOD JUSTICE LEADERS – 9/24/25   Learn about Growing Hope’s Teen Leadership Program in Ypsilanti, Michigan!   Each year, Growing Hope employs teens to train as leaders within the local food movement. These skills are gained through our year-round summer and after school programs. Our Teen

Read More »

2025 SGSO Leadership Institute Webinar Series

Join the 2025 SGSO Leadership Institute Webinar Series for monthly presentations featuring this year’s cohort and their expertise on various school garden topics. September 24th – YOUTH AS FOOD JUSTICE LEADERS October 29th, 2:30 Pm PT/5:30 pm ET – SCHOOL-BASED GARDEN TO CAFETERIA PROGRAMMING November 19th, 11:00 Am PT/ 2:00

Read More »

Pivoting Operations and Programming Virtual Gathering

Webinar Archive PIVOTING OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING VIRTUAL GATHERING – 8/27/25 Amid the evolving state and federal guidelines and funding, the school garden movement continues to deliver meaningful garden-based education to students nationwide. To stay effective, many school garden support organizations have adapted by shifting teams, adjusting priorities, and forming new

Read More »

Member Highlight: Tresine Logsdon from Fayette County Public Schools

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Tresine Logson from Fayette County Public Schools, KY – 06/30/25 In this Member Highlight, we get to know Tresine Logsdon, Energy and Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator at Fayette County Public Schools, KY. Throughout the Interview, Tresine shares about the steps that led her to this position and

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Fundraising and Creative Partnerships Virtual Gathering

Webinar Archive Fundraising and Creative Partnerships Virtual Gathering – 6/11/25   We recognize that the current funding environment is rapidly changing, with reduced funding for school garden programming. Many school garden programs are finding creative ways to pivot or build mutually sustaining partnerships with similar organizations. Join the SGSO Network

Read More »

Member Highlight: Eric Byers from Henrico County Public Schools

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Eric Byers from Henrico County Public Schools – 06/03/25   In this Member Highlight, we get to know Eric Byers, Environmental Literacy Educational Specialist at Henrico County Public Schools, VA. Watch on to learn about his journey from the classroom to the district office, school garden

Read More »

Indigenous Connections, From Classroom to Cafeteria

Webinar Archive Indigenous Connections, From Classroom to Cafeteria – 5/28/25   Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community

Read More »

A Taste of Indigenous Foods

Webinar Archive A Taste of Indigenous Foods – 4/30/25   What are indigenous foods, where do we get them, and how do we prepare them? Many native North American foods, both cultivated and harvested, were removed from our diets through intentional colonial efforts.   Mariah Gladstone is leading the way

Read More »

Vocational Horticulture and Transition with Exceptional Students: Drew Horticulture

Webinar Archive Vocational Horticulture and Transition with Exceptional Students: Drew Horticulture – 3/19/25   This webinar details the innovative techniques designed to accommodate students with disabilities using differentiated methods and adaptive equipment carefully chosen to provide each student the opportunity to participate and gain valuable vocational horticulture skills leading to

Read More »

Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens

Webinar Archive Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens – 2/19/25   Presenting an engaging and insightful webinar, “Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens,” where we’ll explore the transformative power of inclusivity and representation in educational gardening programs. This session will dive into the importance of intentional representation, uncovering and addressing unexamined practices

Read More »

Member Highlight: Katie Lamoreaux from the Youth Garden Project

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Katie Lamoreaux from the Youth Garden Project   In this Member Highlight, we get to know Katie Lamoreaux from the Youth Garden Project in Moab, Utah. Watch on to learn different design concepts she uses to make her garden spaces accessible and welcoming to kids and

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2024 Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series

Bring the learnings of the March 2024 Growing School Gardens Summit home with this six month webinar series, featuring a variety of presentations from the Summit. September Webinar – SOME IS SOMETHING: HEALTHFUL, HEALING, AND NOURISHING HERBS  October Webinar – CAFETERIA TO COMPOST, SCHOOL BASED COMPOSTING PROGRAMS November Webinar  –

Read More »

Bilingual Family Engagement

Webinar Archive Bilingual Family Engagement – 07/31/2024   Families are a crucial element of the school garden ecosystem, and are often overlooked when planning garden programming. Join two of the Wasatch Community Gardens Youth and School Program team to learn about successes and challenges of engaging families in school garden

Read More »

Youth Internship Programs

Webinar Archive Youth Internship Programs–June 26, 2024 Internships are a great way to involve youth more deeply in garden programming while giving them important job skills. Join outdoor educators from Durham, NC and Victoria, BC as they discuss the benefits of vocational programming in gardens, challenges and successes in developing

Read More »

Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Outside

Webinar Archive Supporting Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Youth Outside–May 22, 2024 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

Read More »

School Garden Summer Programming

Webinar Archive School Garden Summer Programming–April 30, 2024   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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

District-Led School Garden Programs – Engaging your Community

Webinar Archive District-Led School Garden Programs Part 2: Engaging your Community –May 24, 2023 This is the 2nd of a two part webinar series focusing on school district-wide school garden programs led by school district staff and the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Part 1 focused on organization and

Read More »

District-Led School Garden Programs – Organization & Management

Webinar Archive District-Led School Garden Programs Part 1: Organization & Management– April 19, 2023 This is the 1st of a two part webinar series focusing on school district-wide school garden programs led by school district staff and the unique opportunities and challenges they face. This webinar focused on the organization

Read More »

Non-Linear Garden Design as an Identity Affirming Garden Practice

Webinar Archive Non-Linear Garden Design as an Identity Affirming Practice – March 15, 2023 From the chinampas of Mexico, to the terraced gardens in Asia & companion planting practices around the world, our ancestors point the way to designs that circumvent tidy row cropping most common in gardens. By exploring nonlinear

Read More »

Decolonizing Garden Education

Webinar Archive Decolonizing Garden Education – February 15, 2023 The global Covid-19 pandemic created multiple challenges and tragedies and changed the way many of us operate professionally and personally. It also highlighted the importance of being outdoors and learning from the land. It forced us in garden education to rethink

Read More »

Music In the Garden

Webinar Archive Music in the Garden – January 18, 2023 This webinar demonstrates how to incorporate multi-sensory musical experiences into your school garden curriculum. Symon Hajjar of Hot Toast Music Co. shares songs and lesson ideas, and facilitates discussion about how to take advantage of the integrated learning opportunities found

Read More »

A Replicable Teacher Professional Development Framework for Your SGSO

Webinar Archive A Replicable Teacher Professional Development Framework for Your SGSO – NOVEMBER 18, 2022 Learn about a replicable teacher professional development framework for a webinar series designed to help school garden educators build gardening confidence, foster collaboration among leaders, and strengthen garden programs for long-term success. Members of the newly

Read More »

Member Highlight: Delberta Frazier

Member spotlight Delberta Frazier Outdoor Culture Classroom Teacher Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School – Macy, Nebraska If you’d like to contact Delberta to connect with her, swap ideas, and share school garden support, you can contact her at dfrazier@unpsk-12.org.  How long have you been working in school gardens?  5 years Tell

Read More »

GSG Summit Lightning Talks

Webinar Archive GROWING SCHOOL GARDEN SUMMIT LIGHTNING TALKS – October 19, 2022 This facilitated hour-long session consisting of 5-minute Lighting Talks from a variety of school garden professionals. All of these presentations were featured at the Growing School Gardens Summit in April 2022. After each talk, reflection questions are shared to

Read More »

Grow & Preserve Food Using NGSS/STEAM

Webinar Archive GROW & PRESERVE FOOD USING NGSS/STEAM – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Join Hope Sickmeier of Southern Boone County Elementary in Ashland, MO to learn how schools teach STEAM & NGSS and preserve food in the 21st century. Hope shares ideas on how to use STEAM in the garden to enhance

Read More »

Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series

Bring the learnings of the April 2022 Growing School Gardens Summit home with this six month webinar series, featuring a variety of presentations from the Summit. September 21 – GROW & PRESERVE FOOD USING NGSS/STEAM October 19 – GSG SUMMIT LIGHTNING TALKS November 16 – REPLICABLE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR

Read More »

Member Onboarding Webinar

Webinar Archive Member Onboarding Webinar – May 18, 2022 Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network.  Be sure to check out our SGSO Network Membership

Read More »

Drip Irrigation Training

Webinar Archive DRIP IRRIGATION TRAINING – APRIL 6, 2022 Drip Irrigation Systems can save time, conserve water, and enhance ease and health of your school garden plants. This webinar from the University of Arizona Community and School Garden Program shows how to set up and manage a simple drip irrigation system,

Read More »

What Makes School Gardens Thrive?

Webinar Archive WHAT MAKES SCHOOL GARDENS THRIVE – MARCH 24, 2022 Learn about two key pieces of research on indicators of building successful school garden programs by Associate Professor Jaimie Davis of UT Austin and Assistant Professor Kate Burt of Lehman College at the City University of New York. Jaimie

Read More »

Principals Advancing School Gardens

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

Plant Selection and Seed Saving

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

Communicating Success

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

Pipelining Garden to Cafeteria

Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community gatherings.

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

Read More »

School-Based Garden to Cafeteria Programming

Webinar Archive School Based Garden to Cafeteria Programming – 10/29/25   Explore how to build a vibrant garden-to-cafeteria culture that connects students, staff, and the wider school community through fresh, school-grown produce.   This webinar will highlight strategies for engaging students in growing food, collaborating with cafeteria staff, and involving

Read More »

2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Discover & Learn

Webinar Archive 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Discover & Learn Webinar – 10/21/25 Get ready for the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit on February 19-22nd in Sprouts Farmers Market and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s hometown of Phoenix, Arizona! In this session, you’ll hear directly from the conference planning team

Read More »

Member Highlight: Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter – 10/09/25 In this member Highlight, we get to know Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter. Listen as Lola shares how she laid the groundwork of community buy-in that then codified support for her program through a wellness

Read More »

Youth as Food Justice Leaders Webinar

Webinar Archive YOUTH AS FOOD JUSTICE LEADERS – 9/24/25   Learn about Growing Hope’s Teen Leadership Program in Ypsilanti, Michigan!   Each year, Growing Hope employs teens to train as leaders within the local food movement. These skills are gained through our year-round summer and after school programs. Our Teen

Read More »

2025 SGSO Leadership Institute Webinar Series

Join the 2025 SGSO Leadership Institute Webinar Series for monthly presentations featuring this year’s cohort and their expertise on various school garden topics. September 24th – YOUTH AS FOOD JUSTICE LEADERS October 29th, 2:30 Pm PT/5:30 pm ET – SCHOOL-BASED GARDEN TO CAFETERIA PROGRAMMING November 19th, 11:00 Am PT/ 2:00

Read More »

Pivoting Operations and Programming Virtual Gathering

Webinar Archive PIVOTING OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING VIRTUAL GATHERING – 8/27/25 Amid the evolving state and federal guidelines and funding, the school garden movement continues to deliver meaningful garden-based education to students nationwide. To stay effective, many school garden support organizations have adapted by shifting teams, adjusting priorities, and forming new

Read More »

Member Highlight: Tresine Logsdon from Fayette County Public Schools

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Tresine Logson from Fayette County Public Schools, KY – 06/30/25 In this Member Highlight, we get to know Tresine Logsdon, Energy and Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator at Fayette County Public Schools, KY. Throughout the Interview, Tresine shares about the steps that led her to this position and

Read More »

Fundraising and Creative Partnerships Virtual Gathering

Webinar Archive Fundraising and Creative Partnerships Virtual Gathering – 6/11/25   We recognize that the current funding environment is rapidly changing, with reduced funding for school garden programming. Many school garden programs are finding creative ways to pivot or build mutually sustaining partnerships with similar organizations. Join the SGSO Network

Read More »

Member Highlight: Eric Byers from Henrico County Public Schools

Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Eric Byers from Henrico County Public Schools – 06/03/25   In this Member Highlight, we get to know Eric Byers, Environmental Literacy Educational Specialist at Henrico County Public Schools, VA. Watch on to learn about his journey from the classroom to the district office, school garden

Read More »

Indigenous Connections, From Classroom to Cafeteria

Webinar Archive Indigenous Connections, From Classroom to Cafeteria – 5/28/25   Build a program that honors indigenous stewardship throughout the garden, classroom, and cafeteria. In this webinar, learn from Hardin School District, MT, and how they’ve incorporated community feedback to create curriculum highlighting local tribes and events reflecting ancestral community

Read More »

A Taste of Indigenous Foods

Webinar Archive A Taste of Indigenous Foods – 4/30/25   What are indigenous foods, where do we get them, and how do we prepare them? Many native North American foods, both cultivated and harvested, were removed from our diets through intentional colonial efforts.   Mariah Gladstone is leading the way

Read More »

Vocational Horticulture and Transition with Exceptional Students: Drew Horticulture

Webinar Archive Vocational Horticulture and Transition with Exceptional Students: Drew Horticulture – 3/19/25   This webinar details the innovative techniques designed to accommodate students with disabilities using differentiated methods and adaptive equipment carefully chosen to provide each student the opportunity to participate and gain valuable vocational horticulture skills leading to

Read More »

Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens

Webinar Archive Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens – 2/19/25   Presenting an engaging and insightful webinar, “Nurturing Diversity in School Gardens,” where we’ll explore the transformative power of inclusivity and representation in educational gardening programs. This session will dive into the importance of intentional representation, uncovering and addressing unexamined practices

Read More »

2024 Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series

Bring the learnings of the March 2024 Growing School Gardens Summit home with this six month webinar series, featuring a variety of presentations from the Summit. September Webinar – SOME IS SOMETHING: HEALTHFUL, HEALING, AND NOURISHING HERBS  October Webinar – CAFETERIA TO COMPOST, SCHOOL BASED COMPOSTING PROGRAMS November Webinar  –

Read More »

Bilingual Family Engagement

Webinar Archive Bilingual Family Engagement – 07/31/2024   Families are a crucial element of the school garden ecosystem, and are often overlooked when planning garden programming. Join two of the Wasatch Community Gardens Youth and School Program team to learn about successes and challenges of engaging families in school garden

Read More »

Youth Internship Programs

Webinar Archive Youth Internship Programs–June 26, 2024 Internships are a great way to involve youth more deeply in garden programming while giving them important job skills. Join outdoor educators from Durham, NC and Victoria, BC as they discuss the benefits of vocational programming in gardens, challenges and successes in developing

Read More »

Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Outside

Webinar Archive Supporting Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Youth Outside–May 22, 2024 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

Read More »

School Garden Summer Programming

Webinar Archive School Garden Summer Programming–April 30, 2024   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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

District-Led School Garden Programs – Engaging your Community

Webinar Archive District-Led School Garden Programs Part 2: Engaging your Community –May 24, 2023 This is the 2nd of a two part webinar series focusing on school district-wide school garden programs led by school district staff and the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Part 1 focused on organization and

Read More »

District-Led School Garden Programs – Organization & Management

Webinar Archive District-Led School Garden Programs Part 1: Organization & Management– April 19, 2023 This is the 1st of a two part webinar series focusing on school district-wide school garden programs led by school district staff and the unique opportunities and challenges they face. This webinar focused on the organization

Read More »

Non-Linear Garden Design as an Identity Affirming Garden Practice

Webinar Archive Non-Linear Garden Design as an Identity Affirming Practice – March 15, 2023 From the chinampas of Mexico, to the terraced gardens in Asia & companion planting practices around the world, our ancestors point the way to designs that circumvent tidy row cropping most common in gardens. By exploring nonlinear

Read More »

Decolonizing Garden Education

Webinar Archive Decolonizing Garden Education – February 15, 2023 The global Covid-19 pandemic created multiple challenges and tragedies and changed the way many of us operate professionally and personally. It also highlighted the importance of being outdoors and learning from the land. It forced us in garden education to rethink

Read More »

Music In the Garden

Webinar Archive Music in the Garden – January 18, 2023 This webinar demonstrates how to incorporate multi-sensory musical experiences into your school garden curriculum. Symon Hajjar of Hot Toast Music Co. shares songs and lesson ideas, and facilitates discussion about how to take advantage of the integrated learning opportunities found

Read More »

A Replicable Teacher Professional Development Framework for Your SGSO

Webinar Archive A Replicable Teacher Professional Development Framework for Your SGSO – NOVEMBER 18, 2022 Learn about a replicable teacher professional development framework for a webinar series designed to help school garden educators build gardening confidence, foster collaboration among leaders, and strengthen garden programs for long-term success. Members of the newly

Read More »

Member Highlight: Delberta Frazier

Member spotlight Delberta Frazier Outdoor Culture Classroom Teacher Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School – Macy, Nebraska If you’d like to contact Delberta to connect with her, swap ideas, and share school garden support, you can contact her at dfrazier@unpsk-12.org.  How long have you been working in school gardens?  5 years Tell

Read More »

GSG Summit Lightning Talks

Webinar Archive GROWING SCHOOL GARDEN SUMMIT LIGHTNING TALKS – October 19, 2022 This facilitated hour-long session consisting of 5-minute Lighting Talks from a variety of school garden professionals. All of these presentations were featured at the Growing School Gardens Summit in April 2022. After each talk, reflection questions are shared to

Read More »

Grow & Preserve Food Using NGSS/STEAM

Webinar Archive GROW & PRESERVE FOOD USING NGSS/STEAM – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Join Hope Sickmeier of Southern Boone County Elementary in Ashland, MO to learn how schools teach STEAM & NGSS and preserve food in the 21st century. Hope shares ideas on how to use STEAM in the garden to enhance

Read More »

Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series

Bring the learnings of the April 2022 Growing School Gardens Summit home with this six month webinar series, featuring a variety of presentations from the Summit. September 21 – GROW & PRESERVE FOOD USING NGSS/STEAM October 19 – GSG SUMMIT LIGHTNING TALKS November 16 – REPLICABLE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR

Read More »

Member Onboarding Webinar

Webinar Archive Member Onboarding Webinar – May 18, 2022 Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network.  Be sure to check out our SGSO Network Membership

Read More »

Drip Irrigation Training

Webinar Archive DRIP IRRIGATION TRAINING – APRIL 6, 2022 Drip Irrigation Systems can save time, conserve water, and enhance ease and health of your school garden plants. This webinar from the University of Arizona Community and School Garden Program shows how to set up and manage a simple drip irrigation system,

Read More »

What Makes School Gardens Thrive?

Webinar Archive WHAT MAKES SCHOOL GARDENS THRIVE – MARCH 24, 2022 Learn about two key pieces of research on indicators of building successful school garden programs by Associate Professor Jaimie Davis of UT Austin and Assistant Professor Kate Burt of Lehman College at the City University of New York. Jaimie

Read More »