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Food Systems Curriculum
Organization:
Cornell University
Jennifer Wilkins and Marcia Eames-Sheavly
Email: jlw15@cornell.edu
"Discovering the Food System: An Experiential Learning Program for Young and Inquiring Minds" provides thorough background information, lesson plans, and more. The curriculum enables young people (ages 12 to 18) to learn about their local and national food by engaging them in cooperative and inquiry-based learning with their peers.
Multicultural Information
Organization:
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 S. Bowie St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
Phone: 210-458-2300
Because so many cultures have passed through and/or settles in Texas, this organization has amassed a wealth of information on foods, recipes, and agricultural practices of a wide range of cultures. Both teacher- and child-focused resources are available on the Web site.
Coalition for the Earth's Environment of Dallas
Organization:
Coalition for the Earth's Environment of Dallas
Sandy Cook
TX Phone: 214-691-6175
This organization offers resources for recycling and environmental issues.
Article: History and Rationale for Garden-Based Learning
Organization:
Summit Parkway Middle School
Arlene Marturano
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(Article) Some of the best-known educational theorists and philosophers, dating back to the 1600s -- Rousseau, Dewey, Montessori, and others -- have championed the case for school gardens. Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852), for instance, contended that "The garden is a place to learn the consequences of one's actions in a very direct way." If you want to learn more about the history of and rationale for garden-based instruction, contact Arlene Marturano for a copy of her article at the address listed.
Pollinator Articles
Organization:
National Wildlife Federation
Two National Wildlife Foundation articles feature excellent information on gardening for, and protecting, pollinators. "How to Protect Our Imperiled Pollinators" and "What You Can Do About the Pollination Crisis" can be obtained from the Web site listed (use the drop-down menu to choose the online version of the February/March 1998 issue of National Wildlife Magazine).
Old Farmer's Almanac
Organization:
Old Farmer's Almanac
P.O. Box 520
Dublin, NH 03444
This Web site has a wealth of information on weather lore, gardening tips, and more.
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Organization:
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
1120 20th St., N.W., Suite 200, North Lobby
Washington,, DC 20036
Phone: (202)418-2312
The Center publishes a variety of dietary information materials for the general public and nutrition and health educators. Food Guide Pyramid graphics, posters, and materals can be downloaded from the site, or may be ordered online.
Habitat Stewards
Organization:
Duke Power Company
Ed Falco
7812 Rochester Highway
Seneca, South carolina 29672-0752
USA
Phone: 864-885-4613
FAX: 864-885-4606
Email: ehfalco@duke-energy.com
Habitat Stewards offer information and training for developing the Carolina Fence Garden.
Sunflower Resources
Organization:
National Sunflower Association
This site offers nutrition and historical information, recipes, and publications about sunflowers. The National Sunflower Association (NSA) is a non-profit commodity organization working on problems and opportunities for the improvement of all members. Membership in the NSA
includes growers and the support industry.
Free Seeds (vegetable, herb, flower)
Organization:
America the Beautiful Fund
1730 K St. NW, Ste. 1002
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 638-1649
This nonprofit organization distributes free seeds to communities, organizations and educational programs. To request up to 2,000 seed packets for your garden project, download the form at the link above and provide the information listed on the request form.
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