Here's a list of great resources, upcoming workshops, and

BUT FIRST, what is your vision for the school garden?

1. Complement existing curriculum

2. Outdoor education

3. Design engaging learning experiences

4. Connect students to local food systems

5. Teach math in engaging atmosphere

6. Incorporate literacy with science

7. Grow food for school cafeteria

8. Bring in outside professionals into the classroom

9. All of the above!

Next, connect with school district advocates to help plan your vision, find funding, secure resources and grow a successful school garden program!

Green Stars Google Drive for School Gardens - list of school gardens, maps, resources, infographics, and activities all in one easy drive

Denver Urban Gardens - local school/community garden organization

Kids Gardening - curriculum and and garden-based learning

Project Learning Tree - A mecca of Environmental Education Activities & state-aligned curriculum

Carton 2 Garden - transform milk cartons to a school garden project

From Creation to Exploration, and all the 21st Century Skills in between, growing a classroom garden with milk cartons to a partnership with Denver Urban Gardens, accelerating learning for every APS student is easy if we're willing to get our hands a little dirty!

Students can earn digital badges for their work to grow a school garden!

Here are this year’s links to the Green Star Playbook & Badging Guide broken down by grade levels and easily accessible for your students to begin badging themselves for their work:

· ENTRY: P-2nd

· ACCESS: 3rd- 5th

· EXPLORE: 6th-8th

· PREPARE: 9th-12th

· Comprehensive P-12th

We're here to serve you and help assist with any energy & water conservation projects, school garden and waste programs, and supporting environmental stewardship at your school!

Here's is to another week of going green at APS!

Julie North

jenorth@aps.k12.co.us

ext. 28668

Mobile: 720-400-3148