Workshops provide the opportunity for teachers to interact with experts in varying science fields, inspire new ideas and supplement classroom resources. 

Some of our favorite resources can be found here. 

Agriculture in the Classroom: Garden in the Classroom (Preschool)
Friday, January 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.   
Especially for the young learner!  Instructors blend the basic building blocks of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive with hands-on activities designed to introduce younger students to the importance of agriculture in Virginia.  Enjoy a tour of the Garden and learn more about resources available to teachers. Workshops are provided free of charge by Agriculture in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization, www.agintheclass.org and sponsored by the Farm Bureau.

Free; complimentary luncheon and refreshments included.   Register online or call 804-262-9887, ext. 322.   

Agriculture in the Classroom: Garden in the Classroom (K - 5 Teachers)

Friday, January 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For educators looking for new ideas, resources for the classroom and tips for your own instructional garden to grow strong learners, this workshop is just the ticket! Instructors bring science, mathematics, and social studies together while presenting hands-on activities designed to introduce students to the importance of agriculture in Virginia. Enjoy a tour of the Garden and learn more about resources available to teachers. Workshops are provided free of charge by Agriculture in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization, www.agintheclass.org and sponsored by the Farm Bureau.

Free; Complimentary luncheon and refreshments included.  Register online or call 804-262-9887, ext. 322

Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children (Early Childhood / Preschool)

Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence in teaching about nature while participating in hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities in the Garden. Each participant will construct sample activities to take back to the classroom and will receive the Growing Up WILD activity book, which contains 27 nature-themed lessons that incorporate math, science, music, movement, literacy, and art.

$15 materials fee. Register online or call 804-262-9887, ext. 322

A workshop flier is available here!

This workshop is provided in partnership with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; more information about Growing Up WILD can be found on their website: http://www.projectwild.org/growingupwild.htm

Agriculture in the Classroom: Garden in the Classroom (Pre-K - 5 Teachers)

Monday, July 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Monday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For educators looking for new ideas, resources for the classroom and tips for your own instructional garden to grow strong learners, this workshop is just the ticket! Instructors bring science, mathematics, and social studies together while presenting hands-on activities designed to introduce students to the importance of agriculture in Virginia. Enjoy a tour of the Garden and learn more about resources available to teachers. Workshops are provided free of charge by Agriculture in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization, www.agintheclass.org and sponsored by the Farm Bureau.

Free; To register call 804-262-9887, ext. 322

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