Readings for Module 1

In this module, our readings will be the main focus of our discussions. In your programming efforts, which of the following concepts you looking to promote:

  • Nutrition Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Learning Achievements
  • Life Skills
  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Building and Social Connections

Take a look at the "Grow Your Program: Research That Supports Our Work" page on the Cornell Garden-Based Learning website at

http://blogs.cornell.edu/garden/grow-your-program/research-that-supports-our-work/

and browse through the sections called

  • The Role of Plants and Landscapes in Human Health and Well-Being 
  • Highlights from Journal Articles
  • Additional Resources

While we do not expect you to read all of articles and research shown, you may want to add these pages to your favorites, because you will re-visiting them during and after the course. For this module, you are expected to take a closer look at 2 or 3 of the featured resources, because you will be discussing what you have read in this week's forum.

Which of these programs or journal articles featured are relevant to the work you do, or goals you want to accomplish? Many of the journal articles can be found on the web simply by doing a Google search. You will find links to some of these and other articles in the section in this module called "Additional Resources and Research" or you can locate some in the database from the California School Garden Network:  http://www.csgn.org/research

Are you a teacher or volunteer who is looking to share your enthusiasm on school gardening?

View this PowerPoint presentation by Cornell Garden-Based Learning, in the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University. This presentation is designed specifically for educators and school administration, illustrating the benefits of garden-based learning, the research that supports it, and why we should be gardening in New York State schools.  Why Garden in New York State Schools?

Next, use this link to go on to the discussion forum ...

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