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The document is a resource kit focusing on school and community gardening in South Australia, highlighting the benefits of gardening for children, including cooperative work, cultural appreciation, and curriculum integration. It lists key contacts, programs, and resources for educators across Victoria and interstate, while also acknowledging contributors and providing a disclaimer regarding the information's legal standing. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of gardens in supporting health promotion and community involvement.
School - Community Garden Resources
- 1. .1 School/Community Garden Resources Acknowledgement Cultivating Community would like to acknowledge Claire Fulton who organised/ wrote/ edited and produced the Community Gardening in South Australia Resource Kit from which much of this resource list is mined. Also all people at Northey Street City Farm, Growing Communities for allowing reproduction of sections of their publications. We also welcome your suggestions for inclusion in this list of resources you have found useful. Please send your suggestions to info@cultivatingcommuntiy.org.au . 1 Contents 1. Why have gardens in schools? 2. Key Victorian Contacts 3. Key Interstate Contacts 4. Overseas General Gardening Internet Sites/Info 5. Gardening with Children 6. Gardening with Schools 7. Programs 8. Using school gardens for health promotion 9. Site Design Resources 10. Accessibility Reources 11. Urban Design Resources 12. Government funding bodies 13. Other potential funding bodies 14. Guides for writing funding submissions 15. Occupational Health & Safety 16. Group Resources 17. Accredited Training 18. Non-Accredited Training 19. Relevant training packages Disclaimer The information included in this resource list is provided on the basis of suggestion with due consideration and good faith. It is not intended to substitute for legal advice. Cultivating Community accepts no responsibility for any consequences that may result from actions taken schools or any third party in relation to the information provided herein or any omission of information.
- 2. 2 1. Why have gardens in schools? 1. Children have the opportunity work co-operatively on real tasks. 2. The gardens, particularly if combined with cooking programs, offer opportunities to honour the cultures comprising the school community. 3. The garden setting helps broaden the way teachers look at both curriculum and their students. 4. Garden experiences reinforce classroom curriculum and offer opportunities to integrate curriculum across subject areas. 5. Students learn about where food really comes from and understand the role of food in life 6. Gardens provide a context for understanding seasonality and life cycles. 7. Gardens can improve nutrition and highlight healthy foods. 8. In the kitchen and garden students build vocabulary...both small and large. 9. In the garden, students can observe all of the Principles of Ecology in practice. 10. They create common experience to build on in multiple settings from classroom to celebration. 11. Gardens provide opportunities for informal one-on-one time for teachers and students to talk. 12. They offer opportunities to teach life skills such as gardening and cooking. 13. The garden and kitchen are beautiful spaces that connect students to their school. 14. A kitchen and garden promote risk taking, such as trying new things...foods, activities and making new friends. 15. Students value the garden: their sense of pride and ownership discourages vandalism. 16. Gardens provide opportunities for community involvement – a link with neighbours, volunteers, parents, and community businesses. From: www.edibleschoolyard.
- 3. 2. Key Victorian Contacts Cultivating Community is a key support organisation for school gardens and community gardens in Melbourne. (http://www.cultivatingcommunity.org.au) LandLearn is a Victorian Education program funded by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and focuses on encouraging and supporting teachers to incorporate sustainable agriculture material into the curriculum. School gardens fit the sustainable agriculture theme well and LandLearn can support interested teachers with innovative and curriculum aligned activities that engage students at all levels and across the curriculum. For more information: http://landlearn.netc.net.au or email landlearn.program@dpi.vic.gov.au 3 The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is currently inviting other schools and funding bodies to develop kitchen garden programs. http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au The Gould League is involved in establishing resources and support for garden programs. http://www.gould.edu.au CERES provides consultancy for landscaping and for the sustainable schools program. http://www.ceres.org.au Sprout is a not for profit garden design and landscaping service offering a range of services including: landscaping, garden design, plant selection, paving ad concreting, irrigation and mulching, eco friendly gardens, etc. For a free, no obligation initial consultation contact John Haig 0417 580 063 or email sprout@rfv.org.au Garden of Eden Garden of Eden is a not for profit garden and landscaping design service offering smart permaculture designs including garden beds, composting, chook sheds, water harvesting, etc. Utilizing “work for the dole” programs and taking a community development approach, Garden of Eden also offers garden construction, garden maintenance, project management and workshops in growing and eating food for school communities. Collingwood Children’s Farm offers an educational, interactive farm experience for all age groups and school levels. A farm tour begins at 10 am and lasts for approximately two to two and a half hours. Afternoon tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information regarding tours and visits to the Collingwood Children’s Farm or to make a booking call 9417 5806 or visit their website at www.farm.org.au The Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) describe what is essential for students to achieve from Years Prep to 10 in Victorian schools. They provide a whole school curriculum planning framework that sets out learning standards for schools to use to plan their teaching and learning programs, including assessment and reporting of student achievement and progress. http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/about/index.html
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- 5. 3. Key Interstate Contacts National Community Gardens and City-Farms newsletter - Read what other schools have been doing or promote your school by sending stories from school gardens to Russ at info@pacific-edge.info) Growing Communities /Northey Street City Farm (http://www.northeystreetcityfarm.org.au & growingc@bigpond.net.au) Growing Communities supports community and school gardens in Qld and is a project of NSCF. Australian Community Gardens and City Farms Network (http://www.communitygarden.org.au) has information on starting a community garden, news and updates about community gardens around the country and links to more resources. Australian School Gardens Network Subscribe to the national School Gardens e-mail group – a means of sharing stories and seeking support – send a blank e-mail to school_gardens-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.au If you have any difficulties with this, feel free to e-mail the moderator of this list (Brad) at bradshone@yahoo.com.au and he will see what he can do. Australian Community Foods (http://www.communityfoods.org.au/) contains contact details for community gardens across Australia. Seed Savers’ Network is an organisation committed to supporting and resourcing seed saving networks as well as promoting Seed to Seed Nutrition Garden projects (http://www.seedsavers.net) The Community Gardening in South Australia Resource Kit is an excellent resource for all community gardeners and is available on-line at http://www.canh.asn.au Keep Australia Beautiful’s Comalco Green and Healthy Schools program assists over 200 schools in Qld with their community gardens (http://www.keepaustraliabeautiful.org.au/qld/default.asp) 5 4. Overseas General Internet Sites/Info The American Community Gardening Association has start up info and resources, links, and access to publications. (http://www.communitygarden.org/) The Canadian City Farmer website has extensive information and links about urban agriculture and community gardening. (http://www.cityfarmer.org) Independent Media Centre This is a near in-exhaustive list of websites and resources on everything to do with organic gardening, schools and sustainable lifestyles. http://oldsydimc.cat.org.au/front.php3?article_id=63813
- 6. 6 5. Gardening with Children Kindergarden: An introduction to the many ways children can interact with plants and the outdoors. Ideas for gardening with kids.in school and community gardens available at http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/kinder.htm Gardening Launchpad www.gardeninglaunchpad.com/kids.html Loads of links to activities and curriculum for gardening with children The Ian Potter Children’s Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne This magical garden is designed to encourage children’s ‘delight in nature’ and ‘discover a passion for plants’. It ‘celebrates the imagination and curiosity of childrens and fosters the creative nature of play’. Information at www.rbg.vic.gov.au/projects/childrens/index.html Gaia’s Garden, Living Earth Games Pty Ltd. A co-operative board game where players plant vegies and outwit pests using organic methods. $29.50. Most local libraries have books about gardening with children. Children’s Participation Hart, R (1997) Earthscan UK Involving young people in community development and environmental programs. American Community Garden Association has a number of useful links to resources such as Kinder Gardening, Gardening with Kids – How To Kit, Youth Gardening in Maricopa County http://www.communitygarden.org/links.php#Children 6. Gardening with schools Dig in: Creating an Edible School Garden. Queensland Health (2003) Comprehensive guide to the gardening aspects of school learnscapes including gardening methods, site analysis, tools, maintenance, worm farms, plant selection and calendar, and pests and diseases. 65pp. Free. Can be ordered at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/activeate Greening School Grounds: Creating Habitats for Learning , Grant, Tim and Gail Littlejohn, (eds), 2001, Green Teacher, Toronto This anthology from the Canadian Green Teacher magazine includes step-by-step instructions for numerous schoolyard projects, for reception to year 12. Articles on rooftop gardens, practical tips on minimising vandalism, maximising participation and raising funds, outdoor classroom activities and curriculum links. 144pp. ISBN 0-86571-436-3. Table of contents and orders at http://www.greenteacher.com/gsg.html The Edible Schoolyard www.edibleschoolyard.org This middle school garden in the US has been an inspiration to many school gardens. The site
- 7. contains resources and tips for starting a school garden, the process of their garden’s creation, lesson plans and lots of useful information. “The Case For More High School Gardens” in Urban Agriculture Notes. Wei Fang Available at http://www.cityfarmer.org/highschool77.html School and Community Cooperative Landcare Projects: Best Practice Guide , PIRSA Sustainable Resources Group (2000) PIRSA, Adelaide Available from Primary Industries and Resources, 101 Grenfel St Adelaide, or can be downloaded from www.affa.gov.au/corporate_docs/publications/pdf/nrm/landcare/school_landcare.pdf 7 Special Places, Special People Titman, W WWF UK in association with Learning Through Landscapes. Available from Australian Association of Environmental Educators http://users.chariot.net.au/~aaee/ Grounds for Celebration Learning through Landscapes 1995 A 14 minute video excellent for presentations to the school community. Available from Australian Association for Environmental Educators http://users.chariot.net.au/~aaee/ Learning through Landcare Department of Primary Industries Forest Service (1994), DPI Brisbane A Children’s Food Forest: An Outdoor Classroom Nuttall, Carolyn (1996) Food Forests and Learnscapes in Education, Brisbane Based on a school garden project in Brisbane. Curriculum focus. Permaculture perspective. 72pp. AU$15 plus $3 p&p The Environmental Workshop: Multiple Learning Outcomes in School Gardens Nuttall, Carolyn and Mary-Anne Cotter (1999) Dellasta, Vic Teaching resources for involving children in the development and maintainance of school gardens, and for linking gardening to curricula. Primary school focus. Many worksheets included. 48pp. ISBN 1 875 640 428. AU$20 + $3.50 p&p within Australia. Both Carolyn’s books can be obtained from the author Ph 07 3844 7272 Email: c.nuttall@uq.net.au Primary School Excursions in Landcare Education: Teachers’ Resource Book Fairfield City Farm (1995) Fairfield City Council and Dept. of Land and Water Conservation NSW. A guide for teachers bringing primary school students on excursions to Fairfield City Farm. Includes activities at the farm and in the class room, worksheets, background information for learning about animals, local history and permaculture, and links to curriculum outcomes. 57pp. ISBN 0 7310 5035 5 Heritage Fruit and Nut Trees in Schools: A bridge from past to future generations Jude Fanton and collaborators have prepared this kit for students in years five to ten. Includes
- 8. 8 activities based around a story of a boy and his grandmother. Download from http://www.seedsavers.net/schoolgardens/ Bio-what? A starter kit for primary schools to conserve and promote biodiversity in their school community SA Urban Forest Biodiversity Program (1998) Lesson plans for upper primary school students linked to the SACSA curriculum framework. Includes many ideas easily adapted to use with school gardens. Available from SA Urban Forest Biodiversity Program www.urbanforest.on.net
- 9. 7. Programs Australian Association of Environmental Educators AAEE seeks to foster education for a sustainable future by developing people’s understandings of the interrelationships between the elements of their environments and positive attitudes towards them. The Association brings together educators from diverse areas such as schools, universities and further education centres, industry, field study centres, zoos, museums, parks, State and local government agencies, community and conservation groups http://users.chariot.net.au/~aaee/ email aaee@chariot.net.au, Phone: (08) 8344 4966 (Convenor) or (08) 8264 1778 (Secretary) Fax: (08) 8395 7778 Sustainable Schools Program Becoming a sustainable school as part of the Sustainable Schools Program will involve your school developing ways of including environmental action and sustainable practices in all areas of learning, decision-making and school management. Having created a whole school plan for becoming sustainable, your school will take action to make it happen. http://www.sustainableschools.com.au/sustainableschools/default.asp Contact Cara or Eric @ C.E.R.E.S. Melbourne: 03 9387 2609 8. Using school gardens for health promotion Children’s Health Development Foundation Information on children’s health, health promoting schools, nutrition, physical activity and school canteens. Including Virtually Healthy, a newsletter for schools, Food Matters, a newsletter for childcare providers and parents, professional development information for teachers. http://www.chdf.org.au/ 9 The South Australian Health Promoting Schools Network An electronic communication network supporting Health Promoting Schools in SA. Free Membership. http://www.sahps.net/ Eat Well SA Healthy eating guidelines for South Australian schools and preschools http://www.schools.sa.gov.au/schlparents/pages/63/12283/ Kitchen Kits and Teacher's Manuals, Children’s Health Development Foundation 2003. The Kitchen Kits contain equipment ranging from an electric frypan to wooden spoons, as well as a 'Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook and Teacher's Manual. The Kit has been designed so that most recipes in the cookbook can be made with the equipment provided. Available for loan from locations in metropolitan and regional SA details at http://www.chdf.org.au/ An Introduction to Health Promoting Schools in South Australia, Lucy Angley and Anne Young (1996) DECS Assists schools to promote the health and wellbeing of all school community members, and presents key questions schools can use as a checklist. Includes examples of good practices occurring in South Australian schools. Free Tooty Fruity Vegie Program http://www.nrahs.nsw.gov.au/population/promotion/tooty_fruity/ Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among primary school children
- 10. 10 YHUNGER: nutrition manual for youth workers http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/pophealth/dph/community/yhunger/yhunger_kit.htm Environmental Resource Service – Logan City Council Library. Agaware@growcom.com.au 9. Site Design Resources Introduction to Permaculture, Mollison, Bill (2000), Tagari, NSW A Pattern Language, Alexander, Christopher, et al (1977) OUP Creating gardens for wildlife habitat (Online access) Futures By Design: The Practice of Ecological Planning , Aberley, Doug (ed) (1994) Envirobook Publishing & New Society, NSW How To Attract Butterfilies to Your Garden, Clyne, Densey (1998) Pemaculture: A Designers’ Manual, Mollison, Bill (1988) Tagari Publications, NSW 10. Accessibility Re sources “Accessible Landscapes: Designing for Inclusion” Evans, Phillip S and Brian Donnelly (1993) Department of Plant Operations, San Fransisco State University, ISBN 0-9641244-0-8 Many ideas about designing welcoming, accessible public spaces, particularly for innovative seating ideas to meet a range of different needs. Major reference for this section. “Gardening in raised beds and containers for older gardeners and individuals with physical disabilities” Relf, Diane Available at http://www.hort.vt.edu/human/pub426020d.html CSIRO publish several information sheets about Access for People with Disabilities in their Building Technology Files series includes pamphlets on buildings, kerbs, ramps, bathrooms and signs. $5 each. Can be ordered on line at www.publish.csiro.au or ph. (03) 9662 7555 “Horticultural Therapy – Create an Enabled Garden” Schillen, Joyce available at www.gardenforever.com/pages/artenabled.htm Useful ideas for gardening with people with disabilities, including a section on coping with arthritis Horticultural Therapy Association of Victoria www.horticulturaltherapy.com.au Produce resources on raised garden beds, sensory gardens, and starting a horticultural therapy program. Ph.(03) 98489710 Disability Information & Resource Centre Inc. www.dircsa.org.au Provides information, referral and advice 195 Gilles Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Ph: (08) 8236 0555 or 1300 305 558 (SA only), fax: (08) 8236 0566 TTY: (08) 8223 7579, email dirc@dircsa.org.au
- 11. 11 11. Urban Design Resources Greening Cities Roelofs, Joan (1995) Keene State College, New Hampshire “The Pt’Chang Report: Nonviolent Community Safety and Peacekeeping” Kelly, Andrew, David Alderson and Melissa Nonan (1999) Pt’Chang, Melbourne “Towards an Eco-City” Engwicht, David (1992) Envirobook, NSW See also relevant links at www.communitygarden.org 12. Government funding bodies: Visit the websites of Government agencies such as: · Investigate the potential for a harmony garden at your school -http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/programmes_funding/general_fundi ng/capital_grants/iios/default.htm · Environment Australia (Grants to Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations www.deh.gov.au/programs/gveho/index.html, and Environmental Education Grants Program) www.deh.gov.au/education/nap/funding.html), · The “Healthy Schools Communities Grant” through the Department of Heath and Ageing are funding projects which aim to improve school children's nutritional experiences, and are very accessible grants worth $1500. Promote healthy eating at your school. http://www.healthyactive.gov.au/healthy_school/about.htm. · Multicultural grants scheme – has provided grants for projects and events, festivals, community development, and ‘multicultural awareness through the media’ www.multicultural.sa.gov.au · Office for Recreation and Sport http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au. · Family and Community Services (small equipment grants) www.facs.gov.au · Envirofund www.nht.gov.au/envirofund · Regional Partnerships (for non-urban community gardens) www.regionalpartnerships.gov.au · Contact church groups and community service clubs (Rotary, Lions, Apex etc. – find your nearest at www.sacentral.sa.gov.au/information/community_services · The ABC Australian Open Garden Scheme provides an annual grant specifically for community gardening projects www.opengarden.org.au/grants.htm At the website you can sign up for their mailing list for upcoming grant information Any queries should be directed to the National Office of AOGS: (03) 5428 1076 · The Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) provides focus for the Government's activities around strengthening communities and supporting more integrated Government services. http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/index.asp 13. Other Organisations for potential funding: Australian Directory of Philanthropy Produced by Philanthropy Australia ($49.50) www.philanthropy.org.au Education Foundation http://www.educationfoundation.org.au/apply_grant.asp
- 12. 12 Mitre 10 http://www.mitre10.com.au/landcare/grantApply.asp The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority http://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/funding_grants.htm Mcleod Family Foundation mcleods@bigpond.com.au small grants with environment foucus - must have DGR (Deductible Grant Recipient) Status. Greening Australia http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/GA/NAT/, WWF’s Threatened Species Network has community grants for habitat restoration, weed control, and other activities: www.wwf.org.au/How_you_can_help/Do_something_practical/Do_a_community_project/ind ex.php Urban Forest Biodiverisity Program offers support, information and resources for community groups, as well as funding www.urbanforest.on.net Our Community www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/funding_main.jsp Subscribe to Our Community Easy Grants monthly newsletter and on-line data base providing information on available grants for community groups and schools - cost $45 per annum. 14. Guides for writing funding submissions Jean Roberts www.jeanroberts.com.au includes information on submission writing and organisational development for non-government organisations Jan Carr www.jancarr.com.au has developed a straightforward guide for writing funding submissions – this is also available on the website of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Community Learning Centres www.anhlc.org.au. Jan also runs tailored websites and provides mentoring in writing funding submissions. Our Community www.ourcommunity.com.au has developed a guide for not for profit groups. Winning Grants Funding in Australia - The Step by Step Guide $36 15. Occupational Health & Safety National Occupational Health and Safety Commission www.nohsc.gov.au has an extensive links section covering topics such as child safety, food, manual handling and risk assessment . Worksafe www.worksafe.vic.gov.au provides free copies of many ohs guidance notes and an electronic version of the OH&S Act 2004 (Victoria) which can be downloaded.
- 13. Victorian Trades Hall Council has much useful information on health and safety from a worker’s perspective. AI & OHS Consultants are based in Brisbane and provide an occupational health & safety consulting service throughout Australia to a wide range of industries. Their website provides links to OH&S resources across Australia and around the world www.ohs.com.au . 16. Group Resources Silver Bullets Karl Rohnke (1984) Kendall/Hunt Publications. A classic source for trust games, co-operative exercises, and group processes Consensus Decision Making, McGhee, Mary Introduction to consensus, including why use consensus, what’s required, key guidelines and variations. PDF download at (http://www.apirg.org/assets/Consensus%20Decision-making. 13 pdf) On Conflict and Consensus a handbook on Formal Consensus decision making, Butler, C.T. and Amy Rothstein. A comprehensive guide to consensus decision making, including structures, dealing with conflict, roles, and techniques. Available at the Consensus Project (http://www.consensus.net/) Facilitating Meetings Effectively, Mary McGhee Available at http://uhc-collective. org.uk/knowledge/toolbox/meetings_and_organisation/facilitating_meetings_effecti vely.htm Taking minutes available at http://uhc-collective. org.uk/knowledge/toolbox/meetings_and_organisation/taking_meeting_minutes.ht m Conflict Resolution and Laughter Workshops – Chris Popp & Associates chrispopp@connexus.net.au Tel 0438 545 607 PO Box 12404 420 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 8006 http://www.laughterclubs.com.au/ Accredited Training Accredited training leads to formal qualifications in vocational areas. It is available through Registered Training Organisations and TAFE colleges www.tafe.qld.gov.au Some courses that may be relevant include: ‘Train small groups’ and other modules of the certificates in Workplace Training and Assessment. These courses are run by many organisations, Community Learning centres, such as Moreland Adult Education www.maecl.edu. TAFEs, and are sometimes offered through organisations such as Volunteering SA www.volunteeringsa.org.au, Conservation Volunteers www.conservationvolunteers.com.au and permaculture organisations.
- 14. Accredited Permaculture Training – in 2004, the permaculture community registered certificates 1 – 4 and Diploma within the national accreditation framework. Includes units on a wide variety of areas relevant to community gardeners www.permacultureinternational.org Horticulture certificates I – IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma, with specialisations like nursery, landscape, parks and gardens, and arboriculture. The Community Arts Network, SA runs a Graduate Diploma in Community Cultural Development www.cansa.net.au TAFEs offer a range of Community Services and Community Development courses Disability studies (TAFE) Community Education (TAFE) Conservation and Land management (TAFE) Youth work (TAFE) Non-Accredited Training Kitchen Gardens in Schools This is a new 12 week course developed and delivered in partnership between Cultivating Community, University of Melbourne, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and the Diggers The course is designed to assist teachers and others with the knowledge and skills to design, build and maintain a successful school ‘kitchen garden’. Cost $870 (48 hours) For further information contact John Rayner on 9250 6800. Burnley Campus, Faculty of Land and Food Resources, University of Melbourne 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, Victoria, 3121 Community Gardens In addition to the informal learning that takes place everyday, community gardens in Queensland and Victoria have run or hosted workshops on a great variety of topics. Join your local community garden and find out what’s on. SEED International, based in Queensland run courses on “Sustainable Neighbourhoods” which include content on community gardening, city farms, community food systems, local economics and community development. www.permaculture.au.com Permaculture Design Courses and Introduction to Permaculture Courses can provide an excellent grounding for the diversity of skills required in community gardening – from site design to community development. Course information can be found at Permaculture International Limited website. http://www.permacultureinternational.org/ Further afield, the Seed Savers Network in Byron Bay run a range of courses on seed saving and biodiversity conservation, as well as project management. www.seedsavers.org Relevant training packages New Farmers Manual Tash Morton and Dick Copeman (2004) Northey Street City Farm. Brisbane, Queensland. An invaluable training manual for volunteers, volunteer trainers and volunteer co-ordinators at community gardens and city farms. Extensive training program covering all aspects of 14
- 15. 15 community gardens, including occupational health and safety, gardening, volunteering, designing training programs. Growing Communities: How to Build Community Through Community Gardening Jeanette Abi-Nader, David Buckley, Kendall Dunnigan and Kristen Markley. American Community Gardening Association. A curriculum for the ACGAs ‘From the Roots Up’ mentorship program. Includes community building, leadership, planning, fundraising, and much more. Available from www.communitygarden.org Improving Nutrition through Home Gardening UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (1995) FAO, Italy. Training package outlining a 6-day course on horticulture and human nutrition with teacher’s notes and reproducible info sheets. Designed for development workers in South East Asia. The National Volunteer Skills Centre has a range of training materials available on its website, including modules from accredited training packages. Topics range from running community meetings to managing finances. Can be downloaded from www.nvsc.org.au/TrainingMaterialList.html The Manual For Teaching Permaculture Creatively Robin Clayfield and Skye (1995) Earthcare Education, Queensland. Excellent introduction to using creative processes to facilitate learning about a range of topics. Permaculture focused, but applicable to any community garden training. *********************************************************************