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Getting Going Growing

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Overview

School gardens help solve some of the most pressing concerns of our children-- a lack of connection to real food leading to poor nutritional habits and a lack of time out in nature often leading to sedentary behavior and ecological illiteracy.

Conexions' Getting Going Growing has been at the forefront of establishing school gardens in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties since 2000.  Conexions supports school gardens to help children discover that deep connection that we have with the Earth, understand the basics of where food comes from, and develop a sense of curiosity and wonder about the natural world. School garden lessons can also be tied directly to most CA state standards and provide a source of enhanced learning about the curriculum concepts and an excitement for the concepts in the curriculum.

Getting Going Growing has worked with dozens of schools throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties bringing school grounds to life.

Services

One time consultations to help schools get started -  This consultation includes site evaluation, a getting started resource packet, and determination of next steps

Garden design and building

Ongoing support - in creating a garden team and finding resources
 
School garden networking events - these events are designed to facilitate making connections with other school gardeners in the region

Local workshops -  "Creating and Sustaining your School Garden" developed by Life Lab Science Program and UC Davis Children's Garden Program

On-line network - network of school gardeners to share ideas and best practices

Information about school garden workshops and funding opportunities
 

To get connected into the school garden network and to apply for assistance for your school, please contact Susan Stansbury at

sstansbury@conexions

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Highlights

New School Garden Created! - We built a new school garden at Hammer and Galarza School in San Jose.

Successful School Garden Workshop - We had a great turnout for the School Garden Workshop in October at Booksin School in San Jose.

Networking Opportunities - Join the Getting Going Growing Yahoogroups to share with other school gardeners and learn about workshops, fundraising opportunities and more!