2025 Soil Health and Composting
Thu, Feb 13
|University Elementary at La Fiesta
This training is ideal for school garden teachers, classroom science or multi-subject teachers, and environmental enthusiasts seeking to implement and champion sustainable resource management practices and foster a culture of low-impact, ecologically sound soil building practices in school gardens.
Time & Location
Feb 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
University Elementary at La Fiesta, 8511 Liman Way, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA
About the event
This hands-on training will empower educators with the practical knowledge and skills to implement effective vermiculture and composting in their school gardens - reducing reliance on landfills for food material recycling, and fostering a commitment to living systems amongst young minds. Special guest presenters Stefan Stehling of ROOT Solution LLC and Emma Wood of Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District will blend practical knowledge with interdisciplinary garden-related programming, sharing a ground-level introduction to soil health, carbon cycling, and fertility building, along with NGSS and other curriculum on soil science and microbiology through the grades. There will also be opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing throughout the day.
A seasonal lunch will be provided (with vegetarian and vegan options available), and participants will also receive giveaways of compost-related materials.