Are you interested in starting a garden program at your school? Already have a garden, but want to find the resources to help it grow? Teachers, parents and school administrators are invited to attend "Just Add Water," a school garden workshop, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Library! At Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Road.  

 

The workshop is presented by the Boise Urban Garden School, Let's Move Boise, the University of Idaho Canyon County Extension, Idaho Botanical Garden and the Idaho Master Gardener program with support from Whole Foods Market. Two continuing education credits are available.

 

School gardens help youth establish healthy eating habits, connect them with math and science curriculum in the garden, and teach them to be environmental stewards.

 

Topics include:

* Garden planning

* Outdoor classroom management

* Managing your garden through a Garden Advisory Committee

* School garden success stories

Whole Foods Market will provide up to five $500.00 grants to Just Add Water workshop participants to start or expand a school garden at a local Treasure Valley school. These funds can be used toward garden supplies, infrastructure, program materials, or garden tools. To be eligible for funding, schools must complete the Just Add Water workshop.

 

Participants will receive a Just Add Water toolkit manual.

 

Cost is $30. To register, please see www.boiseurbangardenschool.org/program-registration/. Or call the Boise Urban Garden School at  (208) 891-GROW (4769).