Wisconsin School Garden Network offers free school garden trainings at schools, community centers, and non-profit sites around Wisconsin. Trainings provide information and inspiration to anyone interested in starting or sustaining a youth garden. They also offer a platform for those invested in youth gardens to exchange ideas and resources. Themes and topics will vary.
Here, you will find information about upcoming Wisconsin School Garden Network trainings, as well as other events around the state related to garden-based education.
Have an event that you’d like us to share? Email Communications Director Renata Solan at renata@communitygroundworks.org with the details of your event.
Look for this carrot icon to find free Wisconsin School Garden Network workshops:
Second Annual Wisconsin Chili Lunch
November 14, 2019
Support local farmers by serving the Wisconsin Chili Lunch in your cafeteria or lunchroom on Thursday, November 14, 2019! The Wisconsin Chili Lunch highlights farm to school and farm to ECE efforts, encourages the use of local foods, and supports Wisconsin farmers. Join forces with cafeterias across the state to be “vocal for local!” This year we welcome you to use your own favorite chili recipe, or customize the Wisconsin Chili Lunch recipe to meet your needs. Learn more and register here.
Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education 2019 Annual Conference
November 14-16, 2019
The Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education invites you to join a community of environmental educators who push the leading edge of the profession, engage in proven practices, advocate for their field and motivate the pursuit of EE excellence. This year’s conference will focus on proven practices, pushing the leading edge of the profession, and motivating the pursuit of excellence. The theme is Connect, Explore, Engage! Learn more and register here.
Wisconsin School Garden Network Webinar
Keep Growing When It’s Snowing: STEM-based Garden Activities for Winter
December 11, 2019
The start of winter doesn’t have to mean the end of garden education! Join us for this FREE webinar where we will discuss Next Generation Science Standards-aligned STEM lessons that can be done indoors during winter months. Learn more and register here.
Farm to Cafeteria Conference
April 21-23, 2020
Registration for the 2020 conference opens in January! Learn more here.
