Understanding and Conserving Community Water Resources
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View ArticleCatching the Rain
ObjectivesStudents will: discover the impact of soil conditions on rainwater absorption learn gardening practices to help increase moisture absorptionCentral ConceptsWater does not penetrate well in...
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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...
View ArticleVolunteer 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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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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Teaching Kids about Water Conservation
By: Paul Simon, Landscape Architect Did you know there is as much water in the world today as there was millions of years ago? Actually, it is the very same water recycled through the hydrologic...
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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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The Rain Garden is an Effective Tool
By: Rose Judd-Murray, NGA Staff Right Side Box: A Book for a Rainy DayTitle: The Listening WalkAuthor: Paul ShowersIllustrator: AlikiISBN: 978- 0064433228Installing a rain garden in your home...
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Summer Break Solutions
By: NGA Staff Other than for schools with year-round schedules, maintaining a garden during the summer is a common challenge. Watering and weeding needs reach their peak at the same time vacation...
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