This activity incorporates Common Core learning standards for English in your garden planning! In this lesson, students will use a variety of strategies to convince their peers to choose a given theme for the school garden. Written for grades 4-6. View Resource »
Children’s Literature
This expansive list of children’s literature (600 entries!) can be sorted by title, subject, or reading level so you can find exactly what you and your students are looking for. The books cover topics on gardening, food, farms, and cooking. View Resource »
Growing Poems
From KidsGardening.org, this lesson encourages students to develop more diverse ways of describing everyday objects, processes, and events. The activity comes with a garden-based lesson for grades 2-8 but can easily be adapted for other ages. View Resource »
YMCA La Crosse Food Forest Guide
This guide was developed to aid in your creation of your very own food forest. The guidelines set forth in this document will assist you in the step by step creation of your own food forest. It does not matter if you choose to create a small forest at home or a large-scale community project, this guide is here to help. View Resource»
La Crosse Community Garden Toolkit
This comprehensive guide covers topics such as selecting a site, establishing a garden committee, securing funding, and building your garden. View Resource »
