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Northcote Primary Kitchen Garden
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worm farms in schools.. ideas/ comments pls??!!
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Directory of local seed savers groups
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Chickens in your School Garden
Started by Linda Holmes in Uncategorized. Last reply by Dan Bakker Nov 8, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, We are in the process of setting up a (permaculture) Outdoor Classroom at my Grandson's Primary School. Final design goes in at the end of next week. We would eventually like to have a few chickens and maybe Guinea Pigs.If any of you…Continue
permaculture
Started by deanne hughes in Sample Title. Last reply by Susan Girard Jun 8, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
i am currently running a school program to teach the students about permaculture any ideas or success stories out their
Resources and funding
Started by Little fish in Uncategorized. Last reply by Pat Grace Mar 29, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I'm struggling to imagine how we will be able to find the money to implement the projects I would like to see happen in my child's school. Does anyone have any experience with writing grants, or know of any good resources on writing them? Also what…Continue
Water features in school grounds
Started by Oakleigh State School in Sample Title. Last reply by Alison Rose Mar 29, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
We are going to be putting in a small pond/water feature near our veggie patch, so we can demonstrate solar energy (it will have a solar powered fountain pump). I just wondered if anyone has any experience with this type of project. I would like to…Continue
Connecting school communities from across the world to share and learn sustainable initiatives based on their gardens, food and culture.
About the World Garden Project
Use this site to connect with other schools from around the world and share your garden, ideas, resources, designs, undertake collaborative activities, and most importantly make friends whilst promoting sustainability education.
If you are a teacher or student you can participate by sharing:
▪ Information about what you are growing in your garden, activities, lessons
▪ Upload images of your garden, produce, art works, gardens plans and other sustainable initiatives
▪ Share students’ written material about food and sustainability issues
▪ Compare climate, weather, seasons, natives crops
▪ Exchange recipes and cooking tips
▪ Work together in planning gardening activities
▪ Set tasks and challenges for each other's gardens.
▪ Ask questions and share your knowledge
By connecting with others this site provides a fertile ground for teachers and learners from around the world to meet and jointly sow, cultivate and harvest a sustainable world. We hope you enjoy your time here and invite others to join in the World Garden Project.
Project partners
Grape Vines School Gardens Discussion Group
With over three hundred subscribers this is a great list for networking with other educators, sharing events and learning from others. Just click on the link below to become a member and start posting! Join the Grape Vines School Gardens Discussion Group.
Useful resources
Linking food to curriculum visual guide.pdf
Seed Savers food gardens in schools handbook.pdf
Why garden in schools - a visual look at the research.pdf
Unit of work in a herb garden from Nowra High School NSW.pdf
The Edible Schoolyard - improving behaviour and academic results.pdf
Setting up a worm farm in your school.pdf
Seed Savers food gardens in schools handbook.pdf
Why garden in schools - a visual look at the research.pdf
Unit of work in a herb garden from Nowra High School NSW.pdf
The Edible Schoolyard - improving behaviour and academic results.pdf
Setting up a worm farm in your school.pdf
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