Gardens 4 Humanity Educator Training

Gardens 4 Humanity (G4H) is recruiting parents, teachers, students and other interested community members to become G4H educators and garden leaders.  This 20-hour, garden based, hands-on training program will cover a wide range of garden topics (see course descriptions below).  No prior gardening or teaching experience is required; classes are open to the general public on a space-available basis. Classes are $5-$25 per session (sliding-scale); scholarships are available.

g4h Volunteers

Prospective G4H Volunteers must fill out and return an application by April 1, 2012, plan to attend 4 of 10 training sessions offered between April 2012 and March 2013, and pledge to "give back" 20 hours of volunteer time to the program after the training ends. For more information G4H volunteers and the application process, visit our page on G4H Educator & Leader Training.

Upcoming 2012 g4h Workshops

All G4H Trainings are open to the general public. Students who attend 20 or more hours of training can become official Gardens 4 Humanity volunteers and educators and can become a part of our movement. Classes cost $5-$25/session (see below) and some scholarships are available. Fee supports infrastructure development for G4H gardens in the community.  

Beginning Gardener  I
Saturday April 14, 10:00am-4:00pm
at Ithaca Children's Garden  in Cass Park (rain location is CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca)
This class will cover spring gardening basics including choosing appropriate spring crops, choosing a garden preparation technique that's right for you, planting, using cold frames, seed starting, up potting, and identifying your soil type. Class is open to the public and the suggested cost is $20/person.  To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.

Beginning Gardener  II
Thursday April 26, 6:00-9:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
This class will cover garden design and planning for maximum food production. We will discuss ways to create beautiful and productive food gardens on a budget. Class is open to the public and the suggested cost is $10/person.  To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.

Beginning Gardener III
Saturday, May 12, 10:00am -4:00pm
at the Ithaca Children's Garden at Cass Park Rt. 89
This class will cover basic raised bed construction, building and using trellises, summer crops, climate & microclimate.  Class will be open to the public and the suggested cost is $20. In case of heavy rain, class will be relocated to CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca. To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.

New Volunteer Orientation & G4H Overview
Tuesday, May 22, 6:00-9:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
FREE!  An overview of the G4H Program and discussion of various volunteer opportunities in the community.  Required for all new G4H volunteers.

Herbs, Perennials & Permaculture
Saturday, June 16, 10:00am-4:00pm
at the Ithaca Children's Garden at Cass Park Rt. 89
This hands-on class will cover perennials as an easier and more sustainable way of growing food; growing herbs and perennial vegetables, introduction to permaculture, Herb Spiral construction . Class is open to the public and the suggested cost is $20/person.  To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292. In case of heavy rain, class will be relocated to CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca.

Food Justice
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30-8:30pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
This class will explore the Food Justice Movement, Race and Class in the Food System, Farm Bill and Farm subsidies and their relationship to the food pyramid.  Class is open to the public and the suggested cost is $10.
To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.

G4H Garden Tour & Good Food Film Festival
Summer 2012 Date, Time and Location TBA
Contact sapsquatch7@gmail.com for more information

Sustainable Food Systems & Food Businesses
Tuesday July 10, 6:30-8:30pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca 
This class will explore sustainable food systems, farmers' markets & innovative food  businesses, employment opportunities in the food system and more.  Class is open to the public and the suggested cost is $10. To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.

Fall Planting & Harvesting
Saturday August 11, 10:00am -4:00pm
at the Ithaca Children's Garden at Cass Park Rt. 89
This hands-on class will explore fall planting, harvesting and drying herbs, solar dehydrator construction.  Class will be open to the public and the suggested cost is $20.  To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292. In case of heavy rain, class will be relocated to CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca.

Local Foods & Using Your Garden Produce
Saturday, August 21,  6:30-8:30pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
This class will explore local foods, nutrition, eating seasonally and cooking from the garden, G4H volunteers assigned to afterschools & Iron Chef.  Class is open to the public and the suggested cost is $10.
To sign up, call G4H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.

Childcare will be provided during each session. Please let us know when you register if you need childcare, for how many children and the ages of each child.  We will also work with participants who may have transportation challenges.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County provides equal program and opportunities. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or qualified disability.

DATES

Thursday April 26, 2012: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Saturday May 12, 2012: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday May 22, 2012: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday June 16, 2012: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday June 26, 2012: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday July 10, 2012: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

FEE

$5-$25 per session (sliding-scale); scholarships are available.

LEARN MORE

http://ccetompkins.org/garden/community-school-gardens/g4h-training

LOCATION

Ithaca Children's Garden
Route 89 at Cass Park
Ithaca, New York 14850