Outdoor education is a great way for students to explore their surrounding environments and engage with nature. And thanks to smart phones and tablets, outdoor education is more accessible than ever. Using applications, students and adults can become citizen scientists and naturalists, learning about wildlife, plants, and trees in their communities and beyond! View Resource »
Indoor Gardening At School
Every fall, we put the garden to bed and wait out the long Wisconsin winter for spring to return. Creating a garden indoors is a wonderful way to continue hands-on, garden-based learning while the snow flies, and often gives students a chance to take a closer look at what’s happening with their plants. This brief gives an overview of some of the indoor gardening options available to schools, and resources for how to create them. Download Brief »
Garden Songs & Games
Our past newsletter has a collection of garden-themed songs and games, perfect for camp, or just for creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere in your garden! View Newsletter »
Farm to School Teaching Resources
This website, based out of North Carolina, has some excellent lessons and recipes for the school garden! Lessons are sorted by grade level, from PreK through high school. View Resource »
Wisconsin in the Classroom
This website has links to many garden lesson plans and activities, including fun facts and hands-on activities. View Resource »
