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In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari offers a heartfelt wake-up call for educators, parents, and school leaders who believe in the power of regenerative school gardens—but still haven’t attended the free School Gardens with Ease webinar.
If you know that kids need more nature, more hope, more hands-on learning, and more connection to real food, this episode is for you. Leila speaks directly to the rare, passionate advocates who understand the value of school gardens and want to be part of creating positive change for the next generation.
She also tackles the biggest reason people never attend the webinar—life gets busy—and why now is the moment to recommit. The webinar runs three times a day, every day, and is packed with over a decade of full-time, real-world school garden experience. If you care about food justice, student well-being, environmental education, or creating thriving learning environments, this is your reminder to show up.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why school gardens matter now more than ever
- Why most teachers never hear about the true value of growing a classroom garden
- The shared beliefs of educators and parents who care about nature-based learning
- How school gardens build hope, resilience, and mental well-being in youth
- Why the School Gardens with Ease webinar is essential for anyone planning (or dreaming of) a school garden
- How you can help spread the word and advocate for school garden programs
- Why planning for next season starts now
Who This Episode Is For
- Elementary and middle school teachers
- Principals and school administrators
- Parents who want hands-on, joyful learning for their kids
- Environmental educators and school food advocates
- Health & wellness consultants
- Anyone who dreams of bringing a garden to a school
Key Takeaway
If you believe every child deserves to know where food comes from—and if you want to empower the next generation with meaningful, hopeful, nature-connected education—then attending the webinar is the simplest, most impactful next step.
Call to Action
🌱 Register for the free School Gardens with Ease webinar (runs 3 times daily — even weekends & holidays!)
After you attend, share the link with every teacher, parent, administrator, or decision-maker you know. The movement grows when you share it.
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