Other Ways the AHS Supports Educators
Whether you’re a teacher, camp counselor or parent, you’re here because you want to engage children and youth in gardening. These resources should help you plan dynamic lessons and activities to get kids inspired to garden.
Julia Rappaport Growing Gardeners Fund
This fund provides $1,000 to $2,000 annually to one educator to start or expand a garden or gardening science project at their school or community center.
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Growing Good Kids Book Awards
Honoring the best new children’s books about gardening and nature, this award was created by AHS and the Junior Master Gardener program. Explore past winners and the requirements for consideration for this exciting award.
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Offerings for Educators
Discover lesson plans, materials, curriculum, and resources tailored to youth educators.
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Children’s Nature Library and Reading Room and Children’s Garden at River Farm
Located at our River Farm headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, the library is a dynamic space for young readers pre-K through 6th grade featuring over 1,700 children’s books focused on nature and gardening, story time, and fun educational activities. River Farm’s Children Garden, just steps from the library, enriches the experience with opportunities for children to explore gardening and nature in a hands-on setting.
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