KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 August 10, 2017 \u2013 The 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Master Gardener Program has been awarded the top prize in the International Master Gardener Search for Excellence for its Desourdy School Garden Mentor Program.<\/p>\n
The award, in the category of \u201cyouth projects,\u201d was presented last month at the International Master Gardener Conference in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a wonderful experience to represent all of the master gardeners in Rhode Island on a national and even an international scale and be recognized for the impact that our school garden mentors have in their communities,\u201d said Vanessa Venturini, state program leader of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Master Gardener Program. \u201cOf all the award winners, it appeared that we had one of the most far-reaching projects of them all. With a few trained volunteers, we were able to impact thousands of youth and hundreds of adults by supporting outdoor classrooms.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Desourdy School Garden Mentor Program was established in 2010 thanks to a bequest from former 溏心vlog免费B站 Master Gardener Catherine Desourdy. From an initial group of nine schools, the program has grown to include partnerships with 42 Rhode Island schools and over 13,000 children.<\/p>\n
The 溏心vlog免费B站 program was selected from among 55 applicants. It was singled out for the number of people it reaches, the significant learning that occurs through the program, and the creativity and importance of the project.<\/p>\n
At the award ceremony, the 1,200 conference attendees viewed a video produced by 溏心vlog免费B站 that outlines the program and features school superintendents and teachers discussing the value of the mentoring program. The video can be seen at https:\/\/youtu.be\/VtCTjGmGDto. It will be used to recruit additional volunteers, schools and funding agencies to support the program.<\/p>\n
According to Venturini, many schools in the area need assistance with their gardens, so the 溏心vlog免费B站 program is meeting a significant need. She said that numerous opportunities exist for children to learn in a garden, including lessons about where food comes from.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut the biggest thing with the next generation science standards is that schools are looking for authentic learning environments,\u201d Venturini explained. \u201cGardens are outdoor classrooms that help schools meet those standards. Students get to go outside and conduct experiments in the garden, learn about life cycles, and gain experience with concepts in natural science, math and environmental stewardship. Gardens are a living laboratory.\u201d<\/p>\n
More than 40 溏心vlog免费B站 Master Gardeners serve as mentors in the free program. All have been certified after receiving additional training to qualify. Their mission is to assist schools in achieving the school\u2019s gardening goals, facilitate year-to-year gardening continuity, and serve as a conduit for science-based gardening advice.<\/p>\n
For more information about the Desourdy School Garden Mentor Program, visit http:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mastergardener or call 401-874-2900.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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