School Basic Gardens Workshops for Educators

Posted On: Nov 01, 11

Kokua Hawai’i Foundation and the O’ahu Master Gardeners recently presented a series of two School Garden Basics Workshops for Educators at the UH Urban Garden Center in Pearl City. Topics covered included: Introduction to School Garden Programs, Soils and Composting, Common Insects and Diseases, Hawai’i's Natural Environment, Basic Botany, and Crops for School Gardens.

Twenty-five students attended the workshop, which included teachers, parents, community volunteers, and even a librarian, a sustainability coordinator, and a vice principal. Participants came from public, private, and charter schools across O’ahu, representing preschool through 12th grade education. The response to the workshop was overwhelmingly positive! We look forward to a continued partnership with the O’ahu Master Gardeners in bringing garden-based learning to Hawai’i's schools, youth, and communities. Mahalo to the many dedicated staff, volunteers, and participants who made this event possible!

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