School Garden Workshop: Complete Guide to Building Programs That Engage Students

Want to create a school garden program that truly engages students and transforms your classroom? This comprehensive 2.5-hour workshop shows you exactly how.

Learn from regenerative systems expert Al D'Aoust as he condenses his extensive 12-hour certification course into actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, parent volunteer, or community organizer, you'll discover step-by-step approaches to build garden programs that create lasting ecological literacy and community impact.

🗝️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Foundation principles of successful educational garden programs
Workshop design and facilitation techniques proven to work with all ages
Community building strategies and volunteer management systems
Garden construction and year-round maintenance approaches
Curriculum integration methods for any subject area
Seasonal programming that keeps students engaged 12 months
Solutions for common challenges (funding, summer breaks, policies)
Evidence-based teaching methodologies (experiential, inquiry-based, cooperative)

🌟 WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
Interactive Q&A segments answering real educator questions
Case studies from successful programs across North America
Downloadable resource guides and planning templates
Practical examples you can adapt to any context or budget
Community-building frameworks that create lasting partnerships

This is professional development that actually delivers results. Over 2 hours of expert guidance, completely free.

Perfect for K-12 teachers, school administrators, garden coordinators, parent volunteers, community organizers, and anyone passionate about connecting students with nature through hands-on experiential learning.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:12 - Introduction and Workshop Overview
00:31 - Agenda and Technical Details
02:37 - Introduction to Al D'Aoust and Educational Garden Programs
03:35 - Principles of Educational Garden Programs
15:49 - Benefits of Garden-Based Learning
45:12 - Linking Gardens to Curriculum
53:07 - Understanding Wicking Beds
55:09 - Engaging Kids in Gardening
57:27 - Navigating Public Policy for Gardens
59:13 - Debunking the Green Thumb Myth
01:00:54 - Seasonal Workshop Delivery and Facilitation Techniques
01:06:28 - Experiential Learning in the Garden
01:07:37 - Inquiry-Based Learning and Cooperative Learning
01:12:01 - Reflective Practice and Making Gardening Fun
01:16:01 - Seasonal Workshops Overview
01:19:23 - Bonus Resources and Garden Planning
01:22:20 - Q&A: Crop Rotation and Soil Amendments
01:31:59 - Building a Strong Community Around Your Garden Program
01:45:10 - Exploring Intangible Aspects of Gardening
01:45:48 - Experiential Capital in Gardening Programs
01:46:33 - Intellectual and Cultural Capital
01:48:23 - Addressing Summer Break Challenges
01:50:04 - Managing Volunteers Effectively
02:05:03 - Building and Maintaining the Garden
02:16:12 - Adapting Garden Programs for Various Contexts
02:22:11 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Land Stewards

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👥 ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Al D'Aoust is a regenerative systems generalist and educational garden specialist with decades of experience helping schools and communities build thriving garden programs that create ecological stewardship across generations.

📂 WORKSHOP SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
Learn Regen - Regenerative Education Resources
Maple Grove Productions: maplegrove.tech - Professional Event Production
Rapid Course Company: rapidcourse.co - Interactive Course Development
ReplayKit: replaykit.ai - Educational Content Tools

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💬 ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
I help speakers and creators transform their live events into unforgettable online learning experiences through patience, support, and collaboration.

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