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Earlier this month, schools across the nation celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by learning about this great man and the powerful and peaceful civil rights movement he led. To extend these explorations, school gardeners and habitat stewards can integrate peaceful ideals and conflict resolution in garden-related activities. But how do you link plants to peace? Because every living thing depends on plants for basic needs – air, food, shelter, clothing, even water – they can serve as a clear symbol, even to young children, of how all living things are connected. It also points out the importance of preserving the living systems and cycles that plants – and therefore, we – depend on. Working with plants in a school garden, habitat or an indoor GrowLab gives students the opportunity to experience and grasp these complex concepts first hand. more Activity
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January
2005 News
The Home Depot
Sponsors NGA's Youth Garden Grants: apply to
win a $500 Home Depot gift card for your garden program! Healthy Sprouts Awards: Deadline March 31, 2005 Mantis Awards: Deadline March 31, 2005 Kids Growing with Dutch Bulbs: Deadline April 1, 2005 Attention Schools: 10% discount for supporter-level members now honored on purchase orders! Research Support: Stating the Case for Kids' Gardens Classroom Projects News Archive: more than two-dozen projects with related curriculum connections and resources!
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Peace Gardens:
Cultivating Understanding