From math in the garden to simple bird feeders to digging in the dirt, these activities will be fun for parents and kids alike! Enjoy projects in your home garden or adapt them for group settings. View Resource »
Nature Journaling
Sit down and look around. Make a list or draw a picture of what you see. Write down what you are feeling and your thoughts. Write a poem. Collect fallen leaves to press in your notebook. There is no right way to make a nature journal, so it’s a great activity for people of any age. Musings can be shared in the classroom or at home! View Resource »
The School Garden Wizard
This page from Chicago Botanical Gardens covers a wide range of topics, including soliciting support, garden design, and teaching in the garden. View Resource »
My Square Foot Gardening
Square foot gardening makes garden planning simple by literally dividing your garden into 1×1 foot squares, and telling you how many plants of each type can grow in each! This blog post shows how to use Microsoft Excel to plan a garden using the square foot gardening method. Excellent for raised beds and planting with younger students. View Resource »
Crop Families
This easy-to-follow chart lists scientific names of plant families common in Wisconsin gardens, including which crops – and weeds – belong in each! Being able to groups plants by family can be useful in planning larger gardens and as a teaching tool. Developed by Community GroundWorks. View Resource »
