The AAPS Farm to School CollaborativeGarden Leadership Teacher Training Professional Development
August 16th, 2018 9 am-3 pm Agenda Join Growing Hope and the YCS School Garden Coordinator for a one-day hands-on teacher training! This training will provide participants with information, tools, and resources using a multi-disciplinary approach to start a school garden and/or utilize their school and community gardens to their fullest potential. This training aims to make outdoor learning through gardening more accessible to teachers and will cover basic information about starting and sustaining a school garden as well as specific curriculum integrated lessons based on state standards. Homemade adobe oven pizza lunch will be served at Growing Hope! This training will be available at no cost to YCS teachers, parents, and staff and can be used as required professional development for teachers. Please note: There is a fee for non-YCS teachers, parents, and staff. Click here to register (by August 9th) For more information or questions, please contact: Jen Sopoci jdsopoci@gmail.com |
Fun at AAPS School Gardens! |
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Farm to School Resources
· Michigan Farm to School Email List: Sign up under “Link to Local Food”
http://foodsystems.msu.edu/activity/info/farm_to_school
· Serving Up Tradition: A guide for school food in culturally diverse communities
http://www.massfarmtoschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ServingUpTradition.pdf
· Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing: Explains emotional reactions students have to gardening and agriculture.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/cyfc/our-programs/historical-trauma-and-cultural-healing/
· Ann Arbor Farm to School Collaborative website, find information on upcoming events, garden resources and more.
http://annarborfarmtoschool.weebly.com/
· Guide to Serving Garden Produce in AAPS Cafeterias
http://annarborfarmtoschool.weebly.com/garden-resources.html
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Chartwells is excited to share the Eat. Learn. Live. School Garden Program, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive resource developed in partnership between Chartwells K12 and KidsGardening.org. The program guides both teams and educators through the process of successfully developing, growing, and sustaining school gardens regardless of space, climate, or resources they may have currently available. Find out more here.
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School Gardening in the News
Ann Arbor Public Schools showcase community garden to public
http://goo.gl/Ydjhvc
The Agrarian Adventure helps Ann Arbor students grow and enjoy the fruits of their labor
http://goo.gl/VJYORX
Transformed Dicken Garden is one of six to be featured on Sept. 20 AAPS garden tour; Reception
http://goo.gl/7j0MXC
The Blossoming Health Benefits of School Gardens
http://goo.gl/4qakZ9
Study: Green spaces near schools boost mental development
http://goo.gl/xwv5gX
Farm to School Resources
· Michigan Farm to School Email List: Sign up under “Link to Local Food”
http://foodsystems.msu.edu/activity/info/farm_to_school
· Serving Up Tradition: A guide for school food in culturally diverse communities
http://www.massfarmtoschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ServingUpTradition.pdf
· Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing: Explains emotional reactions students have to gardening and agriculture.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/cyfc/our-programs/historical-trauma-and-cultural-healing/
· Ann Arbor Farm to School Collaborative website, find information on upcoming events, garden resources and more.
http://annarborfarmtoschool.weebly.com/
· Guide to Serving Garden Produce in AAPS Cafeterias
http://annarborfarmtoschool.weebly.com/garden-resources.html
______________________________________________
Chartwells is excited to share the Eat. Learn. Live. School Garden Program, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive resource developed in partnership between Chartwells K12 and KidsGardening.org. The program guides both teams and educators through the process of successfully developing, growing, and sustaining school gardens regardless of space, climate, or resources they may have currently available. Find out more here.
______________________________________________
School Gardening in the News
Ann Arbor Public Schools showcase community garden to public
http://goo.gl/Ydjhvc
The Agrarian Adventure helps Ann Arbor students grow and enjoy the fruits of their labor
http://goo.gl/VJYORX
Transformed Dicken Garden is one of six to be featured on Sept. 20 AAPS garden tour; Reception
http://goo.gl/7j0MXC
The Blossoming Health Benefits of School Gardens
http://goo.gl/4qakZ9
Study: Green spaces near schools boost mental development
http://goo.gl/xwv5gX