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As students use plants as a medium for learning, they make discoveries about the role plants play in the survival of every being on this planet. Plants supply the air we breathe, the food we eat, medicines to keep us well, fibers for clothing, and materials for building shelter. They also influence our physical and emotional health in profound ways that we generally don’t notice, but that many scientists have measured. Yet most of us take all this green “stuff” for granted! That’s where National Garden Month® – and your students – come in. The purpose of National Garden Month is to reflect on and recognize the critical role plants play in our lives. While NGA is working with national organizations and corporations to raise awareness, we need help on a grassroots level from gardeners everywhere. So, we're encouraging green-thumbed students to get involved in the Give a Garden™ – Add Beauty to Life campaign, and spread the word to those in their school or neighborhood who may not realize how fantastic plants are. This month's teaching unit takes you and your class step-by-step through the process of planning a container garden, and then giving it to a person or group whose well-being could be enhanced by the presence of plants. |
March
2005 News
Youth Garden Grant Notification Delayed Response to the Youth Garden Grants program has been outstanding this year, so notification has been delayed until the week of April 1. The Planning for Sustainability Series Continues! Guest Editor Rory Klick offers sage advice to guide school gardeners through the process of planning and manifesting a learning landscape. Celebrate National Garden Month with a FREE "Grow and Give a Garden" Poster Sign up for a free "Grow and Give a Garden" poster and curriculum activities while supplies last. Awards for School and Youth Gardens NGA has three award programs with deadlines approaching...find out more! New Report from the Green Schools Initiative The Little Green Schoolhouse: Thinking Big About Ecological Sustainability, Children's Environmental Health and K-12 Education in the USA. Free report available online. Second National Farm to Cafeteria Conference Join others at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH to network, learn from others, help develop practical strategies, and celebrate successes in the Farm to School movement. |
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