GARDENING 1.0 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Extension Education
Sonja Crawford
Extension Agent III - 4-H/Livestock
University of Florida - Hendry County
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Abstract
Background: Gardening Camp 1.0 was presented to youth virtually utilizing ZOOM in Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, and Miami-Dade counties. Objectives/Purpose: The program was a collaborative effort to engage and provide plant science education and hands-on learning to youth who were at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Gardening is an inexpensive way for youth to be outdoors promoting physical health and well-being while growing a nutritious commodity. Gardening can increase one’s self-esteem, self-confidence as well as provide a sense of gratification. Method: Gardening Camp 1.0 was held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for three weeks for one hour. The topics included: Plant Basics, Why are Plants Important, Vegetable Gardening, Fun with Plants, Food Safety and the Future of Plants and You. A hand’s on activity complimented each presentation topic. Conclusion: An average of twenty-six (26) youth represented in six (6) counties attended the Gardening Camp 1.0 program. A pre- and post-question test was designed for each topic to determine the success of the program. Of the respondents, 100% indicted they learned something new as well as 100% indicated the program met or exceeded their expectations and needs. With the success of this program, Gardening Camp 2.0 will be presented as the next program.
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Authors: S. C. Crawford
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Crawford, S. Extension Agent III - 4-H/Livestock, University of Florida - Hendry County, Florida, 33975-0068