There is still room in this course. The internship is designed to teach students the basic biological, ecological and agricultural principals upon which the garden ecosystem is based while giving them the pedagogical techniques and practice required to make them effective teachers. The docent-training includes lectures, discussions and field work in the Ecological Garden at the Plant Science Teaching Center and Student Farm.
Students develop garden activities for children and take a field trip to visit area school gardens.
The lectures cover background information on topics such as botany, soil fertility, nutrition, and outdoor education as they relate to this program and this garden site. To receive credit, attendance and participation in class activities are required along with the completion of a final project and a passing grade on a final test. We will accept 25 students into this internship. There are no prerequisites other than interest, enthusiasm, and willingness to work outdoors during winter quarter. Units offered for this class are internship units.