Looking for great ways to engage young children around gardening and cooking? This resource has great ideas for families and early care educators for getting started. View Resource »
Tree Exploration Activity for Young Children
To explore and discover nature, all you need is a tree! Here is a great activity for families and early care educators to do with young children that will get out and exploring the wonder of trees and nature around you. View Resource »
How do I Start an Educational Greenhouse at School?
The United States Botanic Garden released a new manual for educators on how to start a greenhouse and grow horticultural crops. The manual lays out a basic understanding of greenhouses, how to integrate greenhouses into lessons, and how to use greenhouses in classroom curricula and after-school activities. View Resource »
Plants for Pre-K Gardens
Choosing the right plants for your garden is always important, but it’s especially crucial for gardens designed for young children. This list from Kidsgardening.org includes annual and perennial plants considered safe for young children. View Resource »
Creating a Wildlife Habitat in your Backyard
Habitat is a combination of food, water, shelter, and space arranged to meet the needs of wildlife. Even a small yard can be landscaped to attract birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and small animals. Trees, shrubs, and other plants provide shelter and food for wildlife. The plants you use for food and cover will help determine the wildlife species attracted to your backyard. View Resource »
