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  • Thursday, February 22, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Mass Hort’s School Garden Conference: Growing for Experience

    The Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s fourth annual School Garden Conference at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, on Thursday, February 22 (blizzard date February 23) will feature workshops that explore regional best practices for planning and running a garden that will not only meet educational goals, but also foster life skills.

    Attending educators will develop practical gardening skills that will increase their confidence and ability to teach in and from a garden. Workshops will support interested parents and volunteers, teachers and administrators – those who have established gardens and those just breaking ground.

    Cost ($40 Mass Hort members, $60 general admission) includes morning coffee and lunch. Pre-registration required at http://www.masshort.org/education-classes, or call 617-933-4973.

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  • Thursday, February 23, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Mass Hort’s School Garden Conference: Beyond Education

    The Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s third annual school garden conference at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, on Thursday, February 23 will feature workshops that explore regional best practices for planning and running a garden that will not only meet educational goals, but also provide opportunities for a diverse student body, and make connections within the school community and beyond. A variety of workshops will support interested parents and volunteers, teachers, and administrators – those who have established gardens and those just breaking ground.  The event will run from 9 – 4 (blizzard day February 24), and the cost includes morning coffee and lunch.  $45 for Mass Hort members, $60 for nonmembers.  Register at www.masshort.org.

  • Thursday, February 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – School Garden Conference

    On Thursday, February 19, from 9 – 4, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will host a school gardens conference at its horticultural center at 900 Washington Street in Wellesley. The day will explore regional best practices for planning a garden that will endure seasons and administration changes, meet educational goals and serve generations of healthy, growing children. You can learn how to champion a successful garden program in your school district from speakers, workshops on a variety of topics including volunteer involvement, curriculum and garden planning, and from a panel of presenters of school volunteers, staff and organizational supporters. $35 for Mass Hort members, $45 for nonmembers.

    For a complete schedule, list of speakers, and how to register, visit www.masshort.org. Image from www.letsmove.gov.