Environmental Education in the Garden

How do we motivate students to explore the outdoors and in doing so, develop a connection with the natural world? With a garden of course! Gardens are living laboratories, making them ideal, hands-on tools for teaching environmental education. These dynamic spaces engage students, fostering skills in and enthusiasm for observation, discovery, and experimentation. This month we share lesson ideas to demonstrate ways to use the garden in your environmental education curriculum. 

Background and Lessons
EE in the Garden - Linking your garden and environmental education curriculum

Going Green with Kids - Read this family room feature introducing simple activities to do with kids this month to bring home the importance of caring for the environment.

Lesson Ideas
Pollinator-Friendly Habitat in Your Area
The declining honeybee population has brought the issue of endangered pollinator habits into the spotlight. Use the Nature's Partners: Pollinators, Plants, and You curriculum to introduce your students to the importance of pollinators and ways we can support local pollinator populations.

The Right Size for a Rain Garden
Conservation of precious water resources is one of the hottest environmental topics. Build a rain garden with your students to demonstrate how responsible landscaping can help solve environmental concerns.

Program Spotlights
Got Dirt?: A Creative Garden Initiative - Learn about this innovative Wisconsin program from Kidsgardening Advisory Board Member Bill Wright.

Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter
A fresh approach to container gardening

Cedar Raised Beds
Garden even if your schoolyard is paved



Rain Barrel
Capture runoff from your school's roof for irrigation

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