Plant, Grow, Share: a Farm to ECE workshop series — Day 2, Gardening with Kids
August 12, 2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Contact: Brooke Bianchini at bbianchini@nkfm.org
Join the Michigan Farm to ECE Network this August 11–14 for Plant, Grow, Share: A Farm to ECE Workshop Series. Four engaging virtual sessions will focus on bringing farm-to-ECE practices into your classroom. Learn practical ways to introduce children to gardening, nutrition, and local food systems—while earning a $100 stipend for your participation in at least 3 of the 4 sessions! Each session takes place from 10 am to 12 pm ET.
This second workshop in the four-part series will focus on incorporating gardens in early care and education settings. In this session, learn how to create hands-on garden experiences that inspire curiosity and connection to nature.
This series of virtual workshops will feature interactive sessions, peer-to-peer learning and mentorship, as well as exciting opportunities to connect with farmers and collaborate with early childhood providers across Michigan.
Learn more about the workshops in this series:
- Day 1: August 11 – Nutrition & Agricultural Education
- Day 3: August 13 – Local Food Procurement
- Day 4: August 14 – Coaching, Stipends & Mini-Grants
The Farm to ECE Institute is structured around three core pillars:
- Procurement – Buying and serving local foods
- Gardening – Providing hands-on learning experiences
- Nutrition Agriculture Education – Integrating agricultural education into early childhood programs through food related curricula, farm and garden books, taste testing, farmer visits, sensory experiences, etc.
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