UNH’s Child  Study and Development Center will be offering a workshop on May 2, 2009

[1] Details and registration (.pdf)

This conference brings together educators, biologists, and gardening experts to explore the many ways gardening can be shared with young children.

How can gardening year round with young children support…

• Meaningful curriculum in and out of the classroom?
• Relationships with adults outside the school setting?
• Active engagement with plant science and the natural environment?

Sessions include:

• Maintaining outdoor classrooms through Sustainable Practices
•  Early Sprouts: Gardening & Nutrition Experiences for the Young Child
• Early Sprouts: Engaging children’s curiosity through cooking
• Integrating academic subjects through School Yard Gardening

Bo Hoppin will share how schoolyard and neighborhood gardening offers teachers and students a locally accessible tool to explore a range of social justice issues. Opening remarks are from Tom Kelly, Chief Sustainability Officer at the University of New Hampshire. Information will be presented  about a new nutrition project, practical tips from gardening experts, and have an opportunity to tour the innovative natural playground and the Learning Garden. Participants will leave inspired to incorporate gardening into your school community year round.

[2] registration and details (.pdf)