Gardening with Kids: UF/IFAS School Garden Success Workshop

$25.00 per individual. Pre-Registration is required for supply purposes. Registration will close on 7/12/26 for catering purposes.

Transform your school’s outdoor space into a vibrant living classroom!

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for K-12 Teachers and Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs). Whether you are looking to start a new school garden or revitalize an existing one, this event provides the horticultural knowledge and youth engagement strategies needed to ensure your garden flourishes.

Participants will learn the essentials of site selection, food safety, and pollinator gardening, while also gaining specific tools tailored to their roles. Teachers will dive into pest management, while MGVs will focus on 4-H youth protection and engagement methods. Wrap up the day by networking with peers during our "School Garden Successes" roundtable!

Why Attend?

Expert Instruction: Learn from Extension agents and experienced garden educators.

Resource Driven: Gain practical techniques for herb gardening and pollinator support.

Collaborative Environment: Connect with fellow educators and volunteers to share best practices.

Inspiration: Get inspired with a guided tour of the Orange County Extension Demo Garden.

Full Agenda

9:00 AM: Check-in

9:30 AM: Getting Started: Site Selection and Gardening Techniques

10:30 AM: Food Safety in the Garden

11:00 AM: Pollinator and Herb Gardening with Kids

12:00 PM: Orange County Extension Demo Garden Tour

12:30 PM: Lunch with Activities

1:45 PM: Breakout Sessions:

Teachers: Pest Identification and Management

MGVs: 4-H Youth Protection & Methods of Youth Engagement

2:45 PM: Roundtable: School Garden Successes

3:45 PM: Evaluation and Dismissal

Payment policy: Pre-registration is required. Refund deadline is July 1st.

Cancellation policy: All events are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled you will receive a notification, and a refund confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process. Refunds for event cancellations may take up to 30 days to process if registration fee is paid by cash or check.

Accessibility policy: The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Clarissa Chairez at clarissachairez@ufl.edu at least 2 weeks in advanced. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Organization