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Master Gardeners Supporting School GardensCindy Daviscdavis82606@gmail.comQuarterlyA nationwide group of Master Gardeners working/interested in working in school gardens. We meet once a quarter via Zoom with a rotating time to try to catch various time zones. We share our successes and challenges in working in school gardens and engaging other Master Gardeners in supporting school gardens. We are currently creating Promising Practices to guide SGSOs in engaging with Master Gardeners and to guide Master Gardeners in supporting school gardens. Many of us wear many hats beyond that of a Master Gardener in the school gardening movement. We welcome new members and fresh perspectives.
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Youth Garden Grantmakers Community of PracticeSarah LaneSarahL@KidsGardening.orgQuarterlyA group of grantmakers who fund youth garden initiatives to learn together and from another to grow in accessibility, equity, efficiency in providing funding. The Youth Garden Grantmakers Community of Practice is a space for folks working for organizations that offer grants locally, regionally, or nationally to organizations planning to start new or improve youth gardens spaces.
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Executive Directors of SGSOsNicole Dugatnicole@schoolyardroots.orgMonthlyThis is a Peer Learning Community specifically for Executive Directors of school garden support organizations. Leading an SGSO comes with its own unique celebrations and challenges. We aim to build a supportive and affirming community of EDs where we can share knowledge, ask questions, and brainstorm solutions to problems that are unique to this role. We aim to create a learning community that is supportive, affirming, candid, authentic, and solution-oriented.
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District Led School Garden ProgramsKirsten Saylorkirstensaylor13@gmail.comMonthlyThe District Led Programs PLC was created for folks that work at the district office who manage and support all school gardens in a district. Their work is primarily the district's work rather than a separate organization or individual school.
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Middle and High School Garden ProgramsMeghan Nealonmeghan@growinggreat.orgQuarterlyOftentimes garden education efforts and resources are heavily focused on elementary learning spaces. The Middle and High School Peer Learning community is a place for formal educators, informal educators and other community members who work with 6th-12th grade students to connect, share resources and support one another in building empowering, engaging and responsive garden, STEM, nutrition and environmental education programs. We strive to cultivate a supportive community where we can share challenges and successes, ask questions, and brainstorm solutions and best practices for successfully reaching middle and high school audiences. Additionally, this group is a space to co-develop and share curricular resources appropriate for 6th-12th grade audiences.
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Statewide Farm to School and School Garden Network LeadersTiffany Torrestiffany@flfarmtoschool.orgMonthlyStatewide farm to school and school garden networks are key to bringing together diverse sectors and stakeholders while creating a united voice and set of priorities to propel the movement. Many states and territories have existing formalized networks, and many are still in development. This Peer Learning Community welcomes anyone who is actively working, managing, or leading an existing statewide network, or who is interested in formalizing an emergent network. We will gather via Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 2-3pm EST to support one another's challenges, share success stories, gather research, and redistribute resources that further grow our networks. Contact PLC Coordinator Tiffany Torres at Tiffany@flfarmtoschool.org for more information or to access our Zoom link.
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Program Directors and ManagersDory Cooperdorygardens@gmail.comMonthlyThis PLC is dedicated to supporting program directors and managers with unique skill sets to implement successful school garden programs. This group will share skills around staff management, coordination with partner schools and districts, grant writing, program evaluation and reporting, curriculum development, and the tips and tricks that have been gleaned over our collective years of experience. Anyone with a director, manager, or coordinator role is welcome to join, or anyone who may be interested in this type of professional development. This PLC will meet monthly via Zoom and recordings will be available. Contact Dory Cooper at dorygardens@gmail.com with any questions.
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Garden Educators in Elementary SchoolAubryn Waltersaubryn.aubryn@gmail.comMonthlyThe Garden Educators in Elementary Schools PLC is for folks who work in the garden space in formal and informal education capacities to: connect, share ideas, resources, and support. We seek to build more responsive, resilient, and engaging spaces for children from PK-5th grade, with a focus on environmental education, nutrition, STEAM/STEM, and outdoor education. Members will support each other by collaborating on best practices, sharing curriculum, discussing successes and challenges, and brainstorming solutions.
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School Garden Professional DevelopmentTatiana Gonzaleztatiana@wyldecenter.orgQuarterlyThe School Garden Professional Development PLC is a space for folks that are involved in creating training opportunities for other educators whether it is a small local training or deliver training at a state or regional level.
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Therapeutic GardensLahra Fahnestocklara@dug.orgBi-montlyGardens are not just areas to cultivate food and strengthen resilient communities—they serve as sanctuaries of healing and hope. These purposeful spaces encourage belonging, skill development, and a connection to nature, which enhances emotional well-being.

This national group is for all nature therapists, horticulture therapists, teachers, and anyone who believes in the healing power of gardens or is curious to learn more. Let's connect, share, and inspire each other to continue caring for the earth and one another.
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Indigenous LearningRene Dubay
Eleanor Ross		rene_dubay@skc.edu
eleanor.ross@hardin.k12.mt		MonthlyThis is an open invitation for anyone with an interest in serving Indigenous students or incorporating Indigenous related content, activities, and best practices. This is a collaborative space for sharing ideas, highlighting programs, and building resources that support learning around traditional foods, land stewardship, foodways, and more. Whether your role is in the classroom, cafeteria, garden, office, or otherwise, all are welcome to the discussion.
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Development Staff of SGSOsMonthlyThis PLC is a space for folks who work in development teams who may be handling fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and funder management.
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