Author Archives: Jenna Shea

Be Part of the Garden-Based Education Team!

Sign up to be on one our committees! Parents, teachers, students, and community members are all welcome! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e-HJx3hd7mzD5ETgzZzcr3dZ7D8Bw1A3gFFWkyZgES4/viewform?usp=send_form The Greenspace Committee will maintain the rooftop garden as an outdoor classroom for Edible Education and Environmental Education classes. This will include the care of the seasonal garden, fruit garden, herb garden, bird habitat, compost systems, and rain catchments. The EdibleContinue reading “Be Part of the Garden-Based Education Team!”

SPARK Serves as a Nationwide Leader in Environmental Education

This summer, Springdale Park served as a model for Garden-Based Education across our city, state, and nation.   Throughout Metro Atlanta: Captain Planet Foundation – Photos and experiences of standard-based lessons from Springdale Park’s garden were shared with many teachers in districts across Metro Atlanta in Learning Garden Workshops hosted by Captain Planet Foundation. CommunityContinue reading “SPARK Serves as a Nationwide Leader in Environmental Education”

Announcing SPARK’s 2015-2016 Garden-Based Enrichment Plan

SPARK’s 2015-2016 Garden-Based Enrichment Programs This year, SPARK will be joining a nationwide network of Farm to School programs with our Edible Education program focused on the planting, harvesting, and cooking of fruits and vegetables seasonal to Georgia, along with an emphasis on the importance of supporting our local farmers and producers. These enrichment lessonsContinue reading “Announcing SPARK’s 2015-2016 Garden-Based Enrichment Plan”

Food Corps: National Orientation

It was such an honor to present at the FoodCorps National Orientation for their new 2015-2016 service members. I had the opportunity to teach alongside Whitney from Life Lab – an incredibly inspiring educator that I always learn so much from! I can’t wait to see the work these service members will do across theContinue reading “Food Corps: National Orientation”