The Growing Classroom: An Introduction to Garden Based Learning – 9/30/2010-10/1/2010

This two-day workshop, located at Life Lab’s amazing Garden Classroom in Santa Cruz, CA, is ideal for those interested in supplementing their existing science program with garden-based learning. Using The Growing Classroom activity guide for grades 2-6, you’ll experience hands-on activities, learn basic science concepts and gardening techniques, and develop management strategies for a school gardening program. Find out how to teach the standards while you guide students through the natural cycles of the garden. You’ll receive Life Lab’s 480 page book, The Growing Classroom, as well as many other ideas and resources. $300. 2 units of graduate education credit available.
Registration deadline: 9/16/10. For more information or to register, visit www.lifelab.org or call (831)459-2001.