School gardens. Outdoor classrooms. Pedagogies of Place & Pedagogies of Play.

“I have gained a wealth of practical knowledge about teaching outdoors from these sessions. Megan’s passion for teaching outdoors has inspired my own learning journey! I am creating my masters thesis project around place based learning in an urban setting. Thank you Megan!”

Thank you for being the perfect combination of master teacher and passionate gardener. Your garden series of workshops were among my personal top 5 professional development programs I have taken over the course of my 28 year teaching career (and I have done a lot in numerous subjects!). The balance of theory and practice, the fostering of dialogue and problem-solving and the quiet way you encourage us to try things kept me excited over the school year. I always looked forward to our classes and was so grateful that the Master Gardeners supported your series.

This has been by far the best workshop series that I have participated in. I came into the series with absolutely no gardening experience and left with so much practical knowledge. I have been able to apply everything that has been taught through the series, within my school community and have seen the positive impact that gardening can have on my students and the community as a whole. I would love to continue on in this workshop next year, as I have found the experience truly valuable. Thank you so much!”

So much great information, I enjoyed this session very much! Megan shared a lot of great ideas that can be easily included in our day care programs. Thanks!

Loved some of the practical ideas for easily allowing risky play to emerge during the school day, for example playing out in the fog. I now understand why it is so important to protect time in the school day for outdoor play, everyday!

Through the workshop, I gained more knowledge of what unstructured and free play actually is. I also learned all about the differences between risks and hazards, and my role as a responsible adult in children's risky play. I am definitely more comfortable allowing children to engage in nature play!

Excellent Speaker! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge on spending quality time outside with children. It's important for happiness, joy and wonder during the school day. Thanks for all the resources you have given us.

I learned a lot of interesting ideas and the outdoor activities are profoundly simple! This has helped me be more engaged with the children. Thank you so much for sharing your time and effort with us. I enjoyed the workshop.