Planting Seeds: Social-Emotional Learning in the Outdoor Classroom with Descanso Gardens

Join us for a reflective, educational morning in the Nature Gardens as we explore how you and your students can “plant seeds” (both literally and figuratively)! You’ll hear from our Natural History Museum Nature Gardens team on how we plant and tend the 3.5 acres of land that used to be our parking lot and learn practical & pedagogical tools for teaching in the outdoor classroom with Descanso Gardens staff, emphasizing applications of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in nature with students of all ages. You’ll even leave with some of your own seeds to plant!

This program is presented with support from GrowingGreat Veggies & Fruits, a national STEM education program sponsored by Del Monte.

IMPORTANT WORKSHOP INFORMATION

• Our workshops fill up incredibly fast! Please only sign up if you are sure you can make it - and if plans change, cancel your RSVP to give a space to someone on the waitlist.
• This workshop will be held partially outdoors; please dress weather appropriate.
• Light breakfast will be available starting at 8:45AM.
• Educators will receive free parking in our Car Park before 9:15AM. 
• Per Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, we are still requiring masks be worn at all times in all of our indoor and outdoor spaces.
• In accordance with local city ordinances, all workshop attendees are required to show proof of vaccination with valid photo ID. Those with medical or religious exemptions may present a negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours. Per Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, we are still requiring masks be worn at all times in all of our indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
• While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal & informal educators who are adults (18+).
• In-person workshops are subject to cancellation due to low registration, inclement weather, or changes in COVID safety measures.