Cornell Garden-Based Learning

Fall is coming, and is an excellent time to learn how to apply best organic methods and practices for an eco-friendly garden. Our self-paced, instructor led online course “Organic Gardening” focuses on the basics of small-scale organic gardening and offers more experienced gardeners the opportunity to expand their knowledge. Begins September 1, 2026.

Here is what students said about our last sessions:
“I feel much more confident that I will create a beautiful garden with the skills I have learned. Thank you, Donna, for a wonderful experience! I will highly recommend this class to anyone looking to expand their organic gardening knowledge!"

“Working through the Organic Gardening course has been an absolute pleasure! There's been so much really great material to help me in my gardening journey. I think I most enjoyed meeting all the other people in the class and hearing about their stories.”
For more information and to register:
https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/organic-gardening

Thinking about reimagining your landscape or starting a new garden? Late summer and fall are the perfect time to see what is working, what is not, and to get a jump on next spring.
We still have room for you in our self-paced, instructor led online course “Introduction to Garden Design” which is perfect for the beginner, budding professional, and experienced gardener. No art or design skills needed! Begins August 24, 2026. https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/introduction-garden-design

Calling all educators! 📢 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

This online training is designed for K–12 educators - classroom teachers, garden educators, afterschool staff, and community-based educators.

It offers practical tools for teaching:

🌱 Food systems
🌱 Traditional Ecological Knowledge
🌱 Waste-to-resource solutions

Participants will leave with a curriculum unit tailored to their students.

Course fee: $350
Choose between a 6-week pace or a more intensive format.

REGISTER HERE: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/climate-solutions-permaculture-fundamentals-for-educators

We held an information session on July 9. Receive the recording here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqDdeNovr-7PcUXERTi-99aWmHuyqp6BBIjkEtqixqE2-KtQ/viewform

Please share this with teachers, school leaders, garden educators, youth program staff, and anyone in your network who may be interested.

⚠️ DON'T MISS OUR INFO SESSION with Monica J Ibacache ⚠️
This Thursday, July 9, at 1pm EST / 10am PST
(it will be recorded, register to receive the recording)
https://lnkd.in/gNDdQfRq

Designed for K–12 educators, Climate Solutions for Educators offers practical tools for teaching:

Food systems
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (indigenous knowledge)
Waste-to-resource solutions

Teachers will leave with a curriculum unit tailored to their context, grade level and subject area.

When: July 20th - August 28th. Educators can choose between a 6-week pace or an intensive format.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/d33Xu7tM
Please share this with teachers, school leaders, and anyone in your network who may be interested.

Questions? Write Monica Ibacache at: [email protected]

⚠️ NEW teacher training by Cornell Garden-Based Learning and Monica J Ibacache

Designed for K–12 educators, this online course offers practical tools for teaching:
- Food systems
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge
- Waste-to-resource solutions

Teachers will leave with a curriculum unit tailored to their own classroom, grade level and subject area.

Course fee: $350.
Choose between a 6-week pace or a more intensive format.
* This training provides 30 CTLE hours for NYS teachers.

REGISTER HERE: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/climate-solutions-permaculture-fundamentals-for-educators

Info session: July 9th (Thursday) at 1pm EST / 10am PST (it will be recorded, register to receive the recording) https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqDdeNovr-7PcUXERTi-99aWmHuyqp6BBIjkEtqixqE2-KtQ/viewform

Please share this with teachers, school leaders, and anyone in your network who may be interested.

Are you a teacher or youth educator looking for a flexible online learning experience this summer? Whether you have an existing garden program or new project, our teacher led, self-paced online courses provide the tools and resources for a successful and sustainable program. Gardening experience not needed!
30 CTLE hours for NYS teachers
3.5 Continuing Education Units from Cornell University

Courses begin next week: June 29th through August 21st. No required live sessions to attend.

Planning a Successful School & Community Garden Program https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/planning-successful-school-community-garden-program

Teaching and Learning in the School Garden: Theory into Practice https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/teaching-and-learning-school-garden-theory-practice
For more information, email the instructor at [email protected]

Calling all teachers and youth educators! Whether you have an existing garden program or starting up a new project, our online courses offered this summer will provide the tools and resources for a successful and sustainable program. Gardening experience not needed! NYSED CTLE’s and Cornell University CEU’s are awarded for successful completion.

Register for one or both online courses. Both will take place from June 29th until August 21st and can be taken simultaneously if you are interested! Registration links, course details, schedule, and syllabus can be found at:

Planning a Successful School & Community Garden Program https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/planning-successful-school-community-garden-program

Teaching and Learning in the School Garden: Theory into Practice https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/teaching-and-learning-school-garden-theory-practice

For more information, email the instructor at [email protected]

Calling all teachers and Garden-Based youth leaders! We have a few spots left in our self-paced, instructor led online course Teaching and Learning in the School Garden: Theory into Practice. Perfect for teachers, homeschool educators, and youth leaders who wish to design a garden as a living learning lab and include Garden-Based Learning (GBL) into the curriculum, and Topics include:
*Theoretical Roots of GBL; Planning Your Program & Curriculum
*Community Building & Life Skills in the Garden
*Inclusive School & Youth Gardening Programs
*Designing Gardens for Youth
*Theory into Practice: GBL Connections to Core Content Areas & Beyond
*Developing Project-based Units of Study and Lesson Plans
*Authentic Assessment of Garden Based Learning
Class begins April 13, 2026 https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/teaching-and-learning-school-garden-theory-practice
Our courses are eligible for Continuing Education Credit from Cornell University and NYSED CTLE’s for NYS Certified Teachers. contact [email protected] for more information

Dreaming about your spring garden? Our Organic Gardening online course starts next week- February 23, 2026 and we have a spot waiting for you!
For more information and to register: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/organic-gardening