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125: Seeds of Change: Growing Educational Gardens with Leila Mireskandari founder of Kids Growing City
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Show Notes: Seeds of Change: Growing Educational Gardens
Episode Overview
In this episode, we dive into the transformative impact of creating educational gardens that feed with Leila Mireskandari. Discover how these gardens are not only teaching kids about gardening but also fostering environmental awareness and life skills.
Key Topics Discussed
Founding Kids Growing City
- Leila's inspiration for starting Kids Growing City.
- The mission and vision behind the initiative.
Importance of Educational Gardens
- How educational gardens serve as a tool for learning.
- The benefits of hands-on environmental education.
Implementation Strategies
- Simple Steps to set up a successful educational garden.
- Overcoming common challenges in schools and communities.
Impact on Children and Communities
- Real-life examples of positive changes observed in children and schools.
- Testimonials and stories from participants.
Featured Guest: Leila Mireskandari
Leila Mireskandari is a Gardening Coach for elementary and middle school teachers, the founder of Kids Growing City, and the host of the School Gardens with Ease podcast. She holds a Permaculture Design Certificate, a Landscape Design Certificate, and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on food-growing education. Leila has been growing school gardens full-time for over a decade and has developed programs that empower teachers to grow abundant educational food gardens with unbelievable ease. Believe it or not, before her career in gardening, she was a software developer, of all things, working a 9 to 5 in the corporate world.
Key Takeaways
- Educational gardens can significantly enhance children's learning experiences.
- Practical tips for educators and parents to start their own garden projects.
- Encouragement for communities to embrace green initiatives for sustainable futures.
Call to Action
Learn more about Kids Growing City by visiting:
- Email: Leilam@kidsgrowingcity.ca
- Website: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/
- Free and low-cost material: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/Gardening-for-Elementary-Teachers
- Oasis Series of Programs: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/links-oasis-programs
- School Gardens with Ease Podcast: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/school-gardens-with-ease-podcast
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Closing
Thank you for tuning into this enlightening conversation with Leila Mireskandari. Stay inspired and keep growing!
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