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Garden-Based​ Distance Learning 

Resource List for Garden-Based Distance Learning in SonomA COuntry

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More resources can be found in our live Resource List for Garden-Based Distance Learning in Sonoma County. This resource list is a larger collection of garden lessons, food security resources, mental health resources, and ways to connect to your school garden community - targeted to both guardians and educators! If you have found any resources that have helped you during this difficult time, please submit them below!
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Online RESOURCES:

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​The Heal Project has a list of easy, short and engaging activities and crafts for shelter in place time!
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FoodCorps Resources to Support Remote Education has adapted their creative hands on lessons to be taught at home to ages 5-11 years old. A collection of Video Lesson by FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Members can be found here.
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Alexander Valley School Distance Learning Garden features accessible weekly garden and nature based assignments. Ms. Anne leads these lessons in a blog like format with beautiful photos and updates from her own garden. ​
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Kids Gardening features more resources for educators including books, lesson plans, garden activities, how to design a school garden and relevant news.

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Big Green At Home has an amazing collection of easy to navigate activities for the kids including indoor and outdoor activities, recipes and art! ​
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A to Z Homeschooling Gardening Resources has an entire collection of Homeschooling Botany and Environmental lessons.
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Center for Ecoliteracy: A collection of books, lessons, guides, recipes, videos, and other tools to support ecological education. This organization focuses on ecological education, food and sustainability and encouraging systems change.

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​Learn About Ag: Agriculture Fact and Activity Sheets are designed to focus on California speciality crops and easy to view and download for learning at home!

Food Security Resources:

Sonoma County Farm Trails is a nonprofit organization that uplifts Sonoma farmers and encourages public support through education. Their website has information on how to source from and support local farmers through your food and beverage purchases. They also have an extensive list of Community Resources for Food Security and Relief Assistance. 

Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is focused on providing financial resources and advice to farmers and others in the food industry during COVID-19. They are consistently updating the page with additional safety recommendations and agricultural focused news. 
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Petaluma Food Resource Guide is a document with resources on where to find food and other needed resources in Petaluma during the COVID-19 shelter in place. (Here is the same document in Spanish.) Aquí está el mismo documento en español. 

The LunchBox: Tools for School Food Change has recipes and menus for emergency feeding and making food from scratch to-go. Although curated for those involved in lunchroom and cafeteria settings, this resource is great for all!
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Sourcing Seeds during COVID: 
Adaptive Seeds
Bohemian Seeds
​Uprising Seeds

Mental Health RESOURCES:

UCSF, the University of California San Francisco's Department of Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences, has put together a resources for supporting mental health during COVID-19. On the right hand side of the page, you will find the list organized into various topics. 

Recommended Apps: 
Calm: Seven-day free trial. Provides resources specifically for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.
Stop, Breathe & Think: Free, and designed for kids too.
Insight Timer: Free

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  • About Us
    • Advisory Council
    • Board Recruitment Announcement
    • Contact Info
    • Job Opportunities
    • Mission & Impacts
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • Supporters
    • Testimonials
  • Programs
    • Consultation Packages
    • Free Seeds for Schools
    • Garden Camp >
      • Junior Garden Educator Program
      • Waiver and Medical Release Forms
      • Image Release Form
    • Healthy Roots GROW KITS
    • Heirloom Expo
    • Partner Program
    • SchoolYard Habitat
    • Teen Apprentice Program
    • Water Wise Irrigation Grants
  • Resources
    • Farm to School >
      • Farm to School Act of 2019
      • Farm to School Month
      • Field Trips
    • Garden-Based Distance Learning Resources
    • Gardening ABC's >
      • Crop Planning >
        • February
        • March
        • April and May
        • October
        • November
      • Design >
        • Trellis & Tunnel Info
      • Creating Habitat >
        • Gardening 4 Bees
    • Google Group
    • Healthy Roots GROW KITS
    • How to Build and Sustain your School Garden Program >
      • Getting Started
      • Funding Your School Garden
      • Consultation Packages and Program
    • Network News
    • The Garden Classroom >
      • Classroom Management Strategies >
        • Spring Sowing and Planting Tips
      • Curriculums >
        • Curriculum - K-5
        • Curriculum - Middle School
        • Curriculum - High School
      • Garden Based Literature
    • Urban Wildfire Resources
  • Partner
    • Benefits for Registered Schools
    • SGN Partner Schools
    • Register Your School - Join the SGN Network!
    • Register Your Business
    • Volunteer!
  • Events
    • Garden Camp
    • Spring Bloom
    • Virtual Garden Coordinator Gatherings
  • DONATE