HORT 3200 - Experiential Garden-Based Learning in Belize

(crosslisted) IARD 3200

Spring. (Offered alternate years) 3 credits. Letter grades only.

M. Eames-Sheavly.

Establish new school gardens, work in existing gardens, lead garden activities in schools with community food-based program in Belize. Trip experience over spring break is a course requirement; assistance in raising funds for travel and stay is likely necessary. Course is rigorous and physically challenging. Application required.

Outcome 1: Gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of garden-based learning.

Outcome 2: Collaborate and learn from your peers, and share your own expertise with them.

Outcome 3: Acquire the tools, confidence, and know-how to help implement a school garden project in the context of a community development effort.

Outcome 4: A greater appreciation and understanding of the value, use, and study of plants in your life.

Outcome 5: A broader understanding of the global context within which the discipline of Plant Sciences is situated, through learning about organic gardening in a tropical context.