Garden Planning

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Funding Your School Garden Program

Having adequate resources for a successful school garden program can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. Take a cue from the financial industry and diversify your revenue streams! A mix of grants, donations, and sales of value-added products may be the perfect equation for a long-lasting school garden program. This brief will offer suggestions to fund a school garden program now, and for years to come! Download Brief »

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Outdoor Classrooms for Young Learners

Imagine a classroom with hills to climb, insects to observe, and special places to gather and reflect. Where does such a place exist? Outside! Outdoor classrooms teach children about the world around them. This brief outlines the benefits of nature play, suggests elements to include in an outdoor classroom, and highlights two Wisconsin schools combining nature, learning, and fun. Download Brief »

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Outdoor Classrooms For School-Age Learners

Digging for worms, manipulating waterways, and exploring our surroundings know no age limit. Outdoor classrooms are ripe with opportunities for students of all ages to better understand and engage in the world around them. This brief outlines the benefits of outdoor classrooms, suggests elements to include when designing one, and highlights one Wisconsin school that has successfully expanded its classroom learning beyond the school’s four walls. Download Brief »

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Wisconsin Forestry Resources Materials

Trees have been important to the state of Wisconsin because of their economic, environmental, and intrinsic values. In order to help share the importance of our trees, we developed a toolbox filled with materials and resources tree lovers stay informed about tree topics as well as aid in administrating outreach opportunities for communities. This resource includes some of our favorite tree links! View Resource »