Green School Programs - Green Teacher Network (GTN)

Turn your school garden or classroom windowsill into a living laboratory by joining the Green Teacher Network (GTN), an innovative project that presents plant-related, standards-based lessons for teaching math, science, reading, social studies, and other subjects.

Educators possessing all levels of gardening experience will benefit from this rich resource of green activities, including:

• Fact-filled workshops by leaders in the green teaching field, lessons for the classroom, networking opportunities, and more (each meeting includes refreshments, gifts, and raffle prizes);
• Workshop admittance for interested parents, volunteers, and other teachers at your school;
• Two informative newsletters with standards-based activities and resources—produced by teachers for teachers—as well as e-newsletters that keep you up-to-date on the latest programs, classes, and reviews; and
• An opportunity to learn more about school gardening, plant science, and community building.

GTN occurs four times during the school year, and Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) are given for participation in each session.

To find out how you can join the Green Teacher Network, please contact Openlands education Coordinator Jaime Zaplatosch via e-mail or by phone at 312-863-6270.

Created as a vehicle for action-based teaching, as well as to sustain existing school gardens, GTN results from collaboration between Openlands, the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, and the Chicago Botanic Garden.  

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