Learn about how to make the most of spring time in growing plants with your

students! Visit a high school plant nursery and see on-the-ground examples of how

you can incorporate growing native plants into your school. Observe their use of

potting media as well as hydroponic and aquaponic growing. Discuss lessons

learned, and what has worked well in starting this plant nursery in a local school.

In this training you will…

Dig into the new Guidebook to Starting a School Native Plant Nursery

Observe a school micro-nursery and gain ideas on how to start or manage your

own

Experience hands-on activities that will prepare you for leading learning in your

classroom, practicing techniques that can be used at school to:

Engage students in growing plants

Organize students for effective contributions within a regular class schedule

Plan field trips that support your native plant nursery dreams

Effectively grow native plants

Prepare your nursery or micro-nursery for summer break and summer weather