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"Grow a Garden"
Activity
Summary
Participants will discover the benefits of establishing and maintaining a gardenÃ.. time with nature, cultivation of living plants, growing of edible foods, time to reflect, while helping our environment.
Instructional Strategies
1. Have your participants establish and maintain a garden.
2. Discuss the many benefits, including time with nature, cultivation of living plants, growing of edible foods, and time to reflect.
3. Help participants decide what their space limitations are. The garden can be created in the earth, in containers, in a greenhouse, or on a window ledge.
4. Encourage participants to consider the garden a safe space in which reflection, learning, and calm interactions can occur.
Participant Tasks
1. Establish and maintain your own garden.
2. Discuss with your leader the many benefits, including time with nature, cultivation of living plants, growing of edible foods, and time to reflect.
3. Decide what your space limitations are. The garden can be created in the earth, in containers, in a greenhouse, or on a window ledge.
4. Consider the garden a safe space in which reflection, learning, and calm interactions can occur.