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Green Education Foundation Calls on Schools and Youth Groups to Plant 10,000 Gardens during Green Thumb Challenge, Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2010
February 1, 2010—Green Education Foundation (GEF) has announced today the launch of the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history. The program mobilizes schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 indoor and outdoor gardens in the spring and summer of 2010, aiming to connect kids nationwide with the joys and healthy benefits of gardening. GEF has partnered with Lowe’s and six of the world’s leading garden suppliers: Scotts Miracle Grow, Ames True Temper, Bayer Advanced, Central Garden and Pet, Bonnie Plants, and United Industries.  Learn More.


Register today for National Environmental Education Week - April 11-17, 2010
National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) - the nation’s largest environmental education event - connects educators with resources to help promote K-12 students’ understanding of the environment. EE Week’s 2010 theme is Be Water and Energy Wise!, highlighting the importance of conserving water and energy to protect the planet and reduce costs. 

Register and join a national network of educators dedicated to increasing students' environmental literacy. Get certificates of participation, free online resources, info on professional development and funding opportunities, and access to special offers on educational materials.



Support Needed: Community Gardens Act
Advocate for additional federal support for community gardening.  H.R. 3225, filed by Rep. Inslee of Washington State is titled Community Gardens Act of 2009. Its purpose is to provide funds for community gardens, and other purposes. Go here and enter H.R. 3225 in the bill search for the complete bill language and current list of co-sponsors.  ASK YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO CO-SPONSOR THE BILL. (Complete this online form.)  If your Representative is already a co-sponsor, send them a thank-you.



Share Our Strength, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food Network Plant Edible "GOOD FOOD GARDEN" at Southeast Washington, DC School
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Unveils Garden; Shares Agency's Priorities on Improving Child Nutrition