School Garden Leadership Training Series
Since 2020, Florida Agriculture in the Classroom and UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program have partnered to host a series of School Garden Leadership Trainings. This training and networking experience is designed for Florida school garden stakeholders of all levels to build gardening confidence, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and strengthen garden programs for long-term success.
Our workshops focus on 3 spheres of school garden sustainability – gardening knowledge, curricula connections, and leadership skills.
Save The Date!
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 🕗 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Patti Johnson Farm (7:30 AM- 8:30 AM) – 6199 94th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL, 33782
Pinellas County Extension Office: (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) – 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33774
💲 FREE | Space limited to 40 participants
✅ Gain practical gardening skills
✅ Learn tips for teaching outdoors
✅ Build leadership & teamwork strategies
✅ Enjoy an ECHO farm tour
📅 Saturday, September 20 | 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 ECHO Global Farm, North Fort Myers
💲 FREE | Space limited to 40 participants
✅ Gain practical gardening skills
✅ Learn tips for teaching outdoors
✅ Build leadership & teamwork strategies
✅ Enjoy an ECHO farm tour