Twenty years after the Gulf of Maine Research Institute opened their labs in 2005, they are now on the map…
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Westbrook Middle School Falcon Academy Garden
Since the 2021-22 school year Falcon Academy, the Westbrook Middle School alternative education program, has been working on a garden…
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Whole Kids Garden Grant Program 2025
The Whole Kids Garden Grant program provides a $3,500 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden…
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Maine Community Cookbook
There’s no better time to be inside cooking than on cold, dark winter days! If you are looking for inspiration,…
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Anne Bonny Garden
Growing Together: The Creation of the Anne Bonny Pirate Garden The Anne Bonny Pirate Garden was started last year at…
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How to Plan a Fundraiser!
So you have some ideas and plans for your school garden but you don’t have a budget to cover them. …
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Food Fundraisers!
What are some ideas for how you can raise funds for your school garden projects with food?! Not only does…
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Roots Academy Community Garden
A K-8 grade school located in Cape Elizabeth, Roots is on a mission to redefine the role of “school” in…
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Winter and Indoor Gardening Ideas for School Gardens
Wondering how to keep the momentum going for your school garden over the winter? There are still a lot of…
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Seed Savers Exchange
As Seed Savers Exchange celebrates its 50th anniversary, their 2025 catalog represents their dedication to preserving the diversity of our…
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Chelsea’s Wildlife-Friendly Gardens
With every school in the Sheepscot Valley RSU 12 district committed to educating their students using school gardens, Chelsea Elementary…
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Food Preservation
School gardens wondering how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce will benefit from learning the basics…
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End of Season Activities for School Gardens
The school garden outside has been put to bed and the holidays are fast approaching. What should you be doing…
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Brixham Montessori Friends School
Nurturing the Whole Child An accredited Montessori school serving children ages 2-11, Brixham Montessori Friends School offers a holistic approach…
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Training Opportunities for School Gardeners
So you find yourself in charge of the school garden and are wondering if you know enough about gardening and…
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Holden Elementary School
Holden Elementary School started an after school garden club two years ago and due to popular demand, they now offer…
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Making Gardening Fun at Every Stage for the Younger Age
by Sarah Hinckley, Executive Director, Mount Desert Nursery School As robins sucked up worms like spaghetti noodles from our lawn…
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Using Your School Garden to Teach Different Grade Levels
School gardens offer opportunities for nature based education at all grade levels from preschool through high school. Here are links…
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Whitefield Elementary School Garden
At Whitefield Elementary School, the garden and aquaponics program provide hands-on learning for middle school science classes with the younger…
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Get Schools Cooking Grant
Whole Kids has joined forces with Chef Ann Foundation to help districts transition from highly processed meals to scratch cooking. …
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Garden to Cafeteria Toolkit
Slow Food USA, in partnership with Whole Kids, has developed a toolkit to help school district food services safely bring…
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Region 9 Culinary Arts Program
Culinary Arts Seed-to-Plate Gardens Region 9’s Culinary Arts program includes instruction in safety and sanitation, recipe, menu, and meal planning,…
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Ten Tips for a Successful Field Trip
National Park Service Planning a field trip to a national park near you like Acadia? The National Park Service’s website…
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Field Trip Picnic
Are you interested in organizing a picnic for your school garden field trip? What food would the school provide and…
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