Make the connection from seed to table in this fun and delicious workshop. Using tried-and-true Life Lab lessons and recipes for grades K-8, participants explore effective ways to teach nutrition and encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables through hands-on activities with food, including harvesting and meal preparation. Graduate education units available.
Learn
How to use a garden to help students develop a love of nourishing foods
How to structure harvesting, cooking and nutrition activities for success, including management of large groups
Effective, tried-and-true strategies and garden-based recipes
How to choose plants and planting times
TAKE HOME
An activity packet full of Garden-Enhanced Nutrition Education resources, lessons, recipes, and tips
Connections with other educators engaged in this exciting work
Included
A walking tour of UCSC’s 25-acre Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
Lunch with vegetarian options provided
Plant to Plate Workshop
WHEN
Thursday and Friday, October 16 & 17 , 2025, 9:30 AM- 3:30 PM
LOCATION
Life Lab’s Garden Classroom on the UC Santa Cruz Campus
AUDIENCE
K-8 classroom teachers and garden educators
COST
TBD
More Info
Continuing Education Credit available for $80 per unit through the University of the Pacific.
Financial Assistance Available. Click here to apply.
PVUSD, SCCS, LOSD educators email us for a registration code.
Questions? Contact kelsey@lifelab.org