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As the Garden Grows: Green from the Start
In 1992 the Green Classroom was three years old and already brimming with ambition. Not only was gardening a favorite activity for Bobcats, but Carla Marshall was diligently teaching lessons about environmental sustainability relevant to their elementary curriculum....
As the Garden Grows: 31 Years of the Becker Green Classroom
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.Audrey Hepburn Last fall when I attended the Becker Green Classroom orientation, I was planning to spend an hour each week outside with my daughter’s pre-K class - but only in a vague sense. It sounded lovely and interesting...
Becker Bee Buzz 8.27: Bee Kind to Our Pollinators
Pollen comes in many colors.
Remembering Garden Classroom Founder Carla Marshall
Since the garden’s founding in 1989 the Becker Green Classroom’s mission has been full of hope: to facilitate environmental stewardship, wellness, and equity for Becker Elementary students and their community, in an experiential outdoor learning space. Created by...
Becker Bee Buzz 6.3: Requeening Hives?
It's been a dramatic couple of weeks, and there has been lots of activity in the hives. I believe both hives have requeened themselves. During each inspection, I check to see if we have a queen. I look for eggs, larvae, and capped brood, as well as honey. Do you see...
Becker Bee Buzz 5.20: A Home for Our Bees
Great news! AISD has approved our site location for bees. This doesn't actually mean anything right now, but it's still exciting. We will transfer the bees to the new site once things settle down. A few things will need to happen...
Upcoming Events
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August
Green Thumb Day
19
August
Open House & Gelato Social
9
September
Volunteer Orientation
7
September
Steering Committee Meeting
17
September
Garden Teacher Orientation
22
October
Fairy Dream House Build
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