Using the Project Grow Curriculum in Extension Programming: NEW Advanced Training Course for MGEVs! This project is a learning series originally developed for US military Veterans to teach methods for growing food and to share the mental health benefits of growing plants. It was designed to be delivered virtually, so all materials are scripted for the virtual environment. Even in the virtual setting, participants benefit from the opportunity to connect with other individuals who enjoy plants. The curriculum is widely adaptable for use with many audiences. (Learn more about Advanced Training and who can participate)
GROW: Summer
- What: Advanced Training to increase MGEV knowledge and skills in using prepared horticulture curriculum for offering Extension programming
- Where: UGA Griffin Research and Education Garden Classroom
- When: April 18, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
- What to Expect: Current, active MGEVs will attend entire in-person class and complete class activities to earn Advanced Training credit
- We’ll Learn About: A new teaching curriculum developed for delivery by MGEVs is being released this year. Here’s your opportunity to explore it and use it right away! GROW: Summer has a culinary focus, covering the concepts of growing warm-season vegetables in containers. Come learn how to use the GROW: Summer resources to plan a local workshop series or teach gardening to an audience in your community. Preference given for individuals activity planning to offer a GROW: Summer series. Registration includes a full-color printed copy of the GROW: Summer curriculum and access to the associated scripted PowerPoints, lunch, snacks, and activity supplies. AT Category: Youth and Community Gardening (YCG) and Sustainable Gardens and Landscapes (SGL)
- Cost: $75
- Capacity: 35
- Registration deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025 (registration link below)
GROW: Fall
- What: Advanced Training to increase MGEV knowledge and skills in using prepared horticulture curriculum for offering Extension programming
- Where: UGA Griffin Research and Education Garden Classroom
- When: May 16, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
- What to Expect: Current, active MGEVs will attend entire in-person class and complete class activities to earn Advanced Training credit
- We’ll Learn About: A new teaching curriculum developed for delivery by MGEVs is being released this year. Here’s your opportunity to explore it and use it right away! GROW: Fall has a culinary focus, covering the concepts of transitioning from warm-season to cool-season vegetables in both traditional in-ground gardens as well as containers. Come learn how to use the GROW: Fall resources to plan a local workshop series or teach gardening to an audience in your community. Preference given for individuals activity planning to offer a GROW: Fall series. Registration includes a full-color printed copy of the GROW: Fall curriculum and access to the associated scripted PowerPoints, lunch, snacks, and activity supplies. AT Category: Youth and Community Gardening (YCG) and Sustainable Gardens and Landscapes (SGL)
- Cost: $75
- Capacity: 35
- Registration deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025 (registration link below)
GROW: Winter
- What: Advanced Training to increase MGEV knowledge and skills in using prepared horticulture curriculum for offering Extension programming
- Where: UGA Griffin Research and Education Garden Classroom
- When: June 20, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
- What to Expect: Current, active MGEVs will attend entire in-person class and complete class activities to earn Advanced Training credit
- We’ll Learn About: A new teaching curriculum developed for delivery by MGEVs is being released this year. Here’s your opportunity to explore it and use it right away! GROW: Winter focuses on the enjoyment of growing plants indoors during winter months. It provides an overview of many popular indoor plants and how to grow them, while also teaching propagation concepts, terrarium gardens, and dish gardens. Come learn how to use the GROW: Winter resources to plan a local workshop series or teach gardening to an audience in your community. Preference given for individuals activity planning to offer a GROW: Winter series. Registration includes a full-color printed copy of the GROW: Winter curriculum and access to the associated scripted PowerPoints, lunch, snacks, and activity supplies. AT Category: Youth and Community Gardening (YCG) and Sustainable Gardens and Landscapes (SGL)
- Cost: $75
- Capacity: 35
- Registration deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 (registration link below)
When using the online registration, please Checkout as Guest by simply entering your email under Contact Information. You do NOT need to use “Login” or “Register Now”. Please complete your registration by entering your email address, clicking “Checkout as Guest,” and then proceeding to the payment step.
REGISTER HERE! (Use same link to register for one or all three courses.)
Training agenda and additional communication will be shared via email to registered participants.
For the full 2025 Advanced Training schedule, check out the AT webpage.
