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School Gardens! with
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Introductions
Andrew Blair, Waukon
Regan O’Hanlon, Ottumwa
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Session Agenda - Where we’re going
● Why School Gardens?● Stories from service: Waukon and Ottumwa ● Garden Produce Safety ● Lesson Demo and Small Group Discussions ● Resources and Questions
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Why school gardens?
Hillis School Garden in Des Moines, IA
Improved academic performance
Increased consumption of vegetables and fruits by
students and their parents
Improved student behavior
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Why school gardens? (besides this!)Improved academic performance
2013 report, Review of Educational Research:Garden-based learning →
1. Direct academic outcomes for science, language arts, and math
2. Improvements in social development, their sense of self-esteem, and ability to work in groups
2010 report, Journal of Environmental EducationSchool Gardens →
1. Academic outcomes in science, math, and social studies
2. Increased critical thinking skills
Spring green harvest at Family Garden Club, Des Moines
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Why school gardens? (besides this!)Increased consumption of vegetables and fruits by students & their parents // health outcomes
2015 research article, School Health “School Garden Enhance Academic Performance
and Dietary Outcomes for Children”
2012 study, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsSchool gardens + cooking lessons
2012 study, Journal of Nutrition Education and BehaviorSchool-based kitchen garden program →
more veggies in home purchasing, too
Late summer melon ‘harvest’ at Hillis, Des Moines
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Why school gardens? (besides this!)
Improved student behavior
2005 study, HortTechnology JournalGarden Program → Interpersonal & cooperative skills
2004 study, Human-Environment Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois
Engagement in nature → Reduced symptoms of ADD
2002 study, Nature Nurtures: Investigating the Potential of School Grounds
Increased teacher’s enthusiasm for work!
“Putting the Garden to Bed” at Hillis, Des Moines
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The research shows...SCHOOL GARDENS WORK!
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Stories From service
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Stories From service: Waukon, IA
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Stories From service: Waukon, IA
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Food Safety In The Garden● Keep it Simple
● Get District Approval
● Work With Cafeteria Staff
● Wash - hands, produce
● Sanitize - containers, surfaces, utensils
● Store - unused produce safely, give instructions to students and families that consume produce from the garden
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Lesson Demo - Planting seeds for food and moreHorticultural Therapy for...
● Motor skills● Balance● Observation● Experimentation● Systems Thinking
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Small Group discussions (10 minutes)Find a table and a topic:
■ How to get a garden started at your school/site■ School garden sustainability - engaging teachers■ Community partnerships and fundraising ■ Gardening in the summer/school is out■ Curriculum connections
Share out your highlights and ideas!
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Resources and Questions Extension Connections: ● Master Gardeners● School Garden 101
Iowa Farm to School Toolkit● Hosted on Dept of Public Health website
FoodCorps service members!
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Thank you! Let’s keep connecting:Regan O’[email protected]
Andrew [email protected]
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