School garden coordinators needed
Walla Walla Valley Farm to School program is seeking school garden coordinators for several elementary schools. Each coordinator works in partnership with a district supported school garden Teacher Liaison to:
Materials and lesson resources are provided as well as a small stipend. Coordinators will participate in a monthly workshop with other coordinators and Teacher Liaisons to share best practices and to discuss school garden topics. - prepare for and lead school garden lessons which compliment science curriculum;
- to build/support the school garden volunteer community who help lead lesson stations, help utilize garden produce and help maintain the garden/compost;
- and to create opportunities for students to use the gardens outside regular class hours (recess or after school).
For more information, please contact Beth Thiel: bthiel@wwps.org