Site Seminars

This education for sustainability seminar will use food production systems as an integrated inquiry for elementary school teachers.   Health, science, engineering, math, social studies, and art come to life when we understand how the food we eat, where it comes from, and our role in growing it can influence our health, cognitive functioning, and how food choices reflect our relationship with and understanding of the natural world.  In addition to creating an integrated balanced literacy/STEM unit plan, participants will design an aquaponics or hydroponics growing environments for classroom. August 13, 9 am to 4 pm August 14, 9 am to 4 pm August 15, 9 am to 1 pm Chance to win a Fork Farms Hydroponic growing system Cost Catalyst Network Members:$75.00 GSNN Members:$375.00 Non-Members:$475.00

To all our registered attendees, we want to thank you for your patience as we have monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of all of our stakeholders.  Some of you have already contacted me with your concerns.  Others of you have kept me aware of the changing landscape in your schools and school districts.  Thank you.    With that information, GSNN and Virginia Beach City Public Schools have decided that it is in the best interest of our community and public health to postpone the March 30 – 31 site seminar out of an abundance of caution. We have not identified an alternate set of dates just yet. Once we do, we will be sure to let you know. We are not yet providing refunds because it is our hope that we will be able to reschedule the seminar before the end of the school year or next fall.  If your school of school district requests a refund, we will provide it.   We believe strongly in face to face learning and the ability to meet with your colleagues who share a passion for green, healthy and sustainable schools,  These opportunities are an […]