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Mountains as Water Sources - Himalayan Expedition Part 2

One of Nepal's largest development projects is taking place just upstream from where you crossed the Arun River. It is called the Arun III Hydroelectric Project. What does hydroelectric mean? Since...

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Composting with KidsGardening.org

By:  Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Get Your Students Hooked on Composting!Here's a high school activity to help relate the benefits of composting to your students: Inquiring about...

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Exploring Water — Four Lessons to Teach about the Importance of Water

By:  NGA Staff Right Side Box: Each lesson within this curriculum unit can be taught independently or in succession with the others. Download the lessons below:Exploring Terrariums (K-2nd grade)...

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Promoting Environmental Stewardship through Rain Gardens

By:  Ann English for NGA with Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: How to Design a Rain GardenThis detailed account provides step-by-step instructions for designing, installing, and...

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Volunteer Surveys, FREE Download

By:  NGA Staff As a garden coordinator, if you can understand what motivates your volunteers you'll be more prepared to recruit, support and retain a support network. Download Volunteer Surveys(PDF) »

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Holding Onto the Garden — Environmental Sustainability

By:  Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff with Carol Fraser Tips for increasing the environmental sustainability of your site's garden.“We make decisions in the garden based on what is good for the earth, not...

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School Gardens = Natural Playgrounds

By:  Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Teachers at the K-State Center for Child Development use the produce from the garden to prepare simple dishes with their students. Here’s a recipe for...

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Compost Happens

By:  Jean Persely for NGA with Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Jean shares some of her ideas to get kids interested in composting:Ask students what happens to blue jeans and t-shirts in...

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“Because Your Children Live What They Learn…”

By:  Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Here are some meaningful plant selections to incorporate into your peace garden:Rhododendron - in Russia, the blossoms signify peace, health, and...

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Know Your Food

By:  Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: The 2012 Food Day School Curriculum was designed for educators as a Food Day resource that can be used in the classroom or to increase your own...

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