Tend the Garden, Take Root! Training Session, Buffalo NY

From: “Liz Falk”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Join the *Cornell Garden Based Learning (CGBL)http://www.gardening.cornell.edu and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie and Niagara Counties *for a *Tend the Garden Training session February 22nd* at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center; 3242 Main Street; Buffalo, NY 14214. The program will begin at 10:00 am and end at 2:30 pm; lunch will be provided. Cost is $15.00.

The session is designed to assist existing youth garden programs (small or large) in developing a longer-term approach to garden-based programs in hopes of expanding existing programs that foster a commitment to yearlong food systems. *The Tend the Garden session is part of a three part professional development program offered by the CGBL called Take Root! A Training for Garden Educators (http://blogs.cornell.edu/garden/takeroot/).*

During this session, the CGBL Team will introduce a logic model as a tool to create project sustainability both on the ground, in the garden and within a program. The training session will cover building capacity, forming collaborations, extending the gardening season, building healthy soil and composting, and more. Groups with an existing school or community garden program hoping to expand and increase project sustainability are encouraged to attend.

If there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed that is not listed, please let us know at 716-652-5400 x 150.
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Registration required by February 15th to Laurie Korb at 716-652-5400 x 130 or llk47@cornell.edu. Cost is $15.00. Class size is limited. (If the fee is an issue, please contact Laurie.)
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