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Spring Garden Tour and Trivia
Spring is in full swing in our Green Heart gardens! Join us to see what’s growing as we tour through one of our Green Heart gardens and learn about our spring and summer crops. TODAY’S LESSON- Spring Garden Tour and Trivia LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, students will join Program Director Amanda and STEM Educator […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 25, 2020
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Earth Day Exploration
At The Green Heart Project, one of our three core Green Heart Rules is that we” Respect the Earth.” As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we are reminded of the importance of this pillar of our work and today, we encourage you to learn about the history of this holiday and envision […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 22, 2020
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Square Foot Gardening
TODAY’S LESSON– Square Foot Gardening LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will join Garden Educator Allie, Executive Director Jesse and his two kids Miriam and Moses to learn about a helpful gardening technique called “square foot gardening.” In this lesson, students will: Define square foot gardening and understand why it is used by farmers Learn […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 17, 2020
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Good Bug, Bad Bug Garden Exploration
TODAY’S LESSON- GOOD BUG, BAD BUG GARDEN EXPLORATION LESSON CONTENT: In today’s lesson, we will join Green Heart Project Farm to School Program Coordinator Allie and Garden Coordinator Rachel for a garden exploration activity focused on bugs! In this lesson, students will: Define the word ecosystem and understand what makes up our garden ecosystem Learn […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 10, 2020
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Spring Bloom Poetry
Though for many of our Charleston County School District students it’s Spring Break, our gardens are in full bloom and we’re feeling creatively inspired by the sounds, sites, and smells of spring! TODAY’S LESSON- Spring Bloom Poetry LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will find inspiration from the spring season and use this inspiration to […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 8, 2020
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