Register now for Feb. 18 workshop – Gardening 201 (the sequel!)

The Green Teacher Network invites educators and volunteers working in schoolyard gardens to our winter workshop on Feb. 15. This is a great place to learn and network with people just like yourself.
We'll have several hands-on activities and a cooking cart presentation by Johnson & Wales culinary instructor Megan Lambert. We'll even send you home with materials for your garden!

Here are the details

• Time: The Network will meet 9 am-1 pm Feb. 15.
• Place: The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte.
• Cost: $10 to cover materials and lunch.
• RSVP by Feb. 11: Please CLICK to complete our online reservation form. 

The program

Gardening 201 – Additional information on launching and developing a successful schoolyard garden. The workshop will offer hands-on demonstrations on:

• Composting at school
• Planting raised-bed gardens
• Using a tasting cart in the classroom, with taste-testing ideas

Gardening 201 builds on the Nov. 1 workshop program, Gardening 101. (CLICK to view several short videos of that presentation by Henry Owen of Friendship Gardens).

Ultimate Schoolyard Garden – You won't believe it until you see all of the ideas our team of experts have packed into the Ultimate School Yard garden. Get an overview of the exciting display we are helping create for the upcoming Southern Spring Home & Garden Show, Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 28-March 2 at The Park Expo and Conference Center.
Sneak preview – Our event takes place in the same facility as the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show (no, not a coincidence!). Stay after the workshop for a quick visit to the display hall where our team is installing the Ultimate Schoolyard Garden. Tour starts at 1:15.
Professional credit – We will record hours and provide a certificate of participation that can be used for  professional credits.

Reservations and additional information

• Reservations: CLICK to register for the workshop. Deadline is Feb. 11.
• Questions: SEND AN EMAIL to Edna Chirico.
• Learn more: Visit GTNCharlotte.org to learn more about our group and programs and to sign up for our newsletters.
• See Gardening 101 videos: CLICK to view several short videos that capture the key points of our previous workshop, Gardening 101.