YEAR ROUND IN-CLASS
Workshops
Our Learning About Growing Food Year-Round classroom workshops offer students a hands-on opportunity to explore where food comes from and how it can be grown sustainably throughout the year. Designed as an in-class field trip, these workshops bring the curiosity, discovery, and interactive learning of an off-site experience directly into the school setting, removing transportation barriers while maximizing instructional time. Students engage in meaningful, tactile learning that connects food, science, and environmental responsibility in a memorable and age-appropriate way.
OUR PROJECTS
Workshop Options
Each module focuses on a specific aspect of growing food, from seed saving and composting to sprouting, seedlings, and garden planning. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on activities, students actively participate in the learning process and create projects they can continue exploring beyond the classroom. Workshops are approximately 60 minutes in length and may be booked individually, back-to-back, or as a full-day experience, making them a flexible and engaging option for classrooms, eco-clubs, and garden clubs.
Seed Saving
Seed saving is one of the most powerful ways to build food security and sustainability. In this workshop, students learn why saving seeds matters, how plants reproduce, and how simple seed-saving practices can reduce waste and costs while preserving biodiversity. Students get hands-on experience extracting, cleaning, and storing seeds, and explore ideas for building seed libraries at school or in their community.
Students Will
Understand the importance of seed saving for sustainability and food security
Identify wet-seed vs. dry-seed plants
Learn two seed-saving methods: drying and fermenting, and the benefits of each
Cut open fruits and vegetables to extract, wash, label, and store seeds
Take home samples of their favourite seeds
Explore ideas for creating a classroom or community seed library
Curriculum Connections
Grades 3–12 Science | Environmental Studies | Sustainability Education | Food & Nutrition | Systems Thinking
Self-Watering Wicking Pots
This workshop introduces students to self-watering wicking systems using clear containers that allow them to observe root development over time. Students learn how water moves through soil, why consistent watering matters, and how this small-scale model represents larger raised garden beds. Each student assembles and plants their own wicking pot to take home.
Students Will
Learn how wicking systems work and why they conserve water
Understand the benefits of consistent soil moisture for plant health
Assemble a self-watering planter using a clear container
Fill with soil and plant sprouts or seedlings
Observe root growth and water movement over time
Curriculum Connections
Grades 1–12 Science | Environmental Studies | STEM Learning | Food & Nutrition | Sustainability Education
Composting for Soil and Plant Health
Composting shows students how nature recycles organic waste into healthy soil. Through demonstration and discussion, students explore how composting works, why it’s beneficial, and how it can be done at home, school, or in a garden. Using clear containers, students observe decomposition over time and learn how compost supports soil health and plant growth.
Students Will
Understand what composting is and how it works
Learn the benefits of composting for soil, plants, and waste reduction
Explore different composting systems (yard piles, bins, small-scale options)
Learn what materials can and cannot be composted
Observe vegetable decomposition in a clear container
Learn basic troubleshooting tips for compost systems
Curriculum Connections
Grades 2–12 Science | Environmental Studies | Waste Reduction | Sustainability Education | Climate Action
Sprouting for Health
In this nutrition-focused workshop, students discover how easy it is to grow sprouts indoors using both soil and soilless methods. Students learn why sprouts are a healthy food choice and how they differ from microgreens. Each student receives materials to grow their own sprouts at home.
Students Will
Learn how to grow sprouts with soil and without soil
Understand the nutritional benefits of sprouts
Learn the difference between sprouts and microgreens
Set up two sprouting containers to take home
Curriculum Connections
Grades 2–12 Science | Food & Nutrition | Health & Well-Being | Environmental Studies | Life Skills
Seedlings for Spring
This workshop helps students get a head start on spring gardening by learning how and when to start seedlings indoors. Students explore planting timelines, proper transplanting techniques, and strategies that help gardens stay productive throughout the growing season.
Students Will
Understand the difference between direct sowing and growing seedlings
Learn plant timing and why different plants grow at different rates
Practice planting and transplanting seedlings
Learn how to “harden off” seedlings before outdoor planting
Explore succession planting to ensure continuous harvests
Curriculum Connections
Grades 3–12 Science | Environmental Studies | Food & Nutrition | Sustainability Education | Planning & Systems Thinking
Garden Mapping for Maximum Harvests
Working in small groups, students design their own garden maps using foundational gardening principles. This activity encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking while teaching students how thoughtful planning leads to healthier, more productive gardens.
Students Will
Create a garden map considering sunlight and spacing for mature plants
Learn about vertical growing and crop rotation
Understand the importance of garden journaling
Explore companion planting and succession planting strategies
Practice teamwork and planning skills
Curriculum Connections
Grades 5–12 Science | Geography | Math & Spatial Reasoning | Environmental Studies | Systems Thinking
Current Pricing
Each workshop is approximately 60 minutes and may be booked individually, back-to-back, or as a half-day or full-day experience. Pricing is based on the number of workshops selected and includes all materials, setup, and facilitation. Review the options below to find the best fit for your class or group.
SCHOOLS
$249
Single Workshop
This option is ideal for teachers looking to enrich a specific unit or topic with a hands-on learning experience. A single 60-minute workshop brings an in-class field trip directly to students, offering focused, interactive learning that complements classroom instruction without requiring additional scheduling or travel.
SCHOOLS
$475
Two Consecutive Workshop
Perfect for deeper exploration, two consecutive workshops allow students to build on their learning by connecting related topics such as seeds and seedlings or composting and soil health. This extended format encourages stronger understanding through hands-on practice while still fitting smoothly into a school day.
SCHOOLS
$895
Full Day Experience
Designed for eco-clubs, garden clubs, or themed learning days, the full-day option offers an immersive experience that allows students to explore multiple aspects of growing food throughout the year. By combining four workshops, students gain a broader understanding of food systems, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through continuous, engaging, hands-on learning.