Garden-based learning projects for all ages.

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Cultivating Community with Garden-Based Learning ProgramsWebinar Session 2

March 7, 2012

Lori J BrewerCornell Garden-Based Learning

Adult and Family EducationBushway@cornell.edu

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Session objectives:• Define concepts that might serve as the foundation for garden-based

learning activities and projects.• Share a sampling of garden-based learning activities and projects.• Consider “Walk Around’ approach to matching garden-based learning activities and projects to desired outcomes.

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Positive Youth Development ConceptsMastery - In order to develop self-confidence youth need to feel and believe they are capable. They must experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges.

Belonging – It is important for youth to have opportunities for long-term consistent relationships with adults other than parents. Youth need to know they are cared about by others and feel a sense of connection to others in the group.

Generosity – Community service and citizenship activities, provide opportunities to connect and learn to give back to others. These experiences provide the foundation that helps us understand the "big picture" of life and find purpose and meaning.

Independence/Power - Youth need to know that they are able to influence people and events through decision-making and action.

Essential Elements of 4-H – Dr. Cathann Kress (www.4-h.org)

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Youth interest in gardening.

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Youth interest in gardening

Lekies & Eames Sheavly (2007): Fostering Children's Interests in Gardening, Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 6:1, 67-75

Gender Length of time involved with the garden Participation in planning and management Gardening skills

Participation in planting

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You can find a ready to go garden-based learning activities, project or curriculum to best match your desired outcomes.

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Walk around

http://blogs.cornell.edu/garden/about-us/philosophy/learning-development-walk-around/

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QUESTIONS?

Lori J BrewerCornell Garden-Based Learning

Adult and Family EducationBushway@cornell.edu

Session objectives:• Define concepts that might serve as the foundation for garden-based

learning activities and projects.• Share a sampling of garden-based learning activities and projects.• Consider “Walk Around’ approach to matching garden-based learning activities and projects to desired outcomes.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U. S. Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833. Developed in partnership with Purdue University and Cornell University.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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