by Kirk Surry | May 11, 2013 | Education, School Gardens
In the final months of school, garden lessons turn to a continuation of the life cycle with ‘Saving Our Seeds’ workshops at all grade levels. This exercise connects students to sustainable practices that preserve their favorite plants, ensure food security...
by Kirk Surry | May 16, 2011 | Culture, Front Page Announcements, Growing, Kihei Elementary School, Zero Waste
When teaching life sciences and sustainability with students of any age, seed saving is an essential element that bridges the gap between a text book explanation and real life. As students experience the full cycle of a plant, from planting the seed to harvesting the...