Join the Next Life Lab Garden Education Certification Cohort
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Jul 13, 2026, 1:32:21 PM (13 days ago) Jul 13
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Looking to start or enhance a garden education program, or bring more hands-on learning into your teaching? Powered by Sprouts Healthy Community Foundation, our 16-week virtual course prepares you to become certified in garden education, setting you apart as a confident leader in garden-based learning and connecting you to a respected national network.
Course Details:
When: Sept 8th - Dec 15th, 2026
Live Online Sessions: Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 PM PT
Cost: $1,400 for the course, materials, and the certification.
Financial assistance is available. Applications are due July 20th. Apply here.
Includes:
• Weekly interactive sessions that include discussions, sharing of resources, hands-on demonstration lessons, and community building
• 4 personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions to support your teaching practice
• Flexible, self-paced content
• Access to high quality, Life Lab vetted materials
• 1 copy of The Growing Classroom garden activity guide
• Digital Next Generation in the Garden K-3 lessons
• Free seeds
What You'll Earn:
• Expert insight from Life Lab’s 40+ years leading the school garden movement.
• Practical skills and confidence to design and lead engaging garden-based learning.
• A supportive community and national network of educators and changemakers, expanding opportunities to deepen your impact.
• Life Lab Garden Education Certification, helping you stand out as a leader in incorporating garden education into schools and other learning environments.
What You'll Learn:
• How to create inclusive, joyful garden classrooms that support social-emotional learning.
• Hands-on teaching strategies that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship.
• Outdoor classroom management techniques that increase engagement and cooperation.
• Ways to teach nutrition through the garden.
• How to find funding opportunities to sustain your program.
More info and register here: https://www.lifelab.org/educator-certification-program
Live Online Sessions: Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 PM PT
Cost: $1,400 for the course, materials, and the certification.
Financial assistance is available. Applications are due July 20th. Apply here.
Includes:
• Weekly interactive sessions that include discussions, sharing of resources, hands-on demonstration lessons, and community building
• 4 personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions to support your teaching practice
• Flexible, self-paced content
• Access to high quality, Life Lab vetted materials
• 1 copy of The Growing Classroom garden activity guide
• Digital Next Generation in the Garden K-3 lessons
• Free seeds
What You'll Earn:
• Expert insight from Life Lab’s 40+ years leading the school garden movement.
• Practical skills and confidence to design and lead engaging garden-based learning.
• A supportive community and national network of educators and changemakers, expanding opportunities to deepen your impact.
• Life Lab Garden Education Certification, helping you stand out as a leader in incorporating garden education into schools and other learning environments.
What You'll Learn:
• How to create inclusive, joyful garden classrooms that support social-emotional learning.
• Hands-on teaching strategies that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship.
• Outdoor classroom management techniques that increase engagement and cooperation.
• Ways to teach nutrition through the garden.
• How to find funding opportunities to sustain your program.
More info and register here: https://www.lifelab.org/educator-certification-program
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