I went to grade school in a small town. Our school was right on Main Street in the town center. A few of my most vivid memories were the brief class excursions into town. On various days, we visited the post office, the dairy, the glass blower, and the bakery. I had no aspirations to be a postman, a dairy farmer, a glass blower, or a baker. Regardless, I loved these field trips. It got us out of the stale classroom. It unveiled to us how products that we regularly consumed were produced and distributed. I loved these experiences and my classmates did too. We’d cheer every time a new scenic detour was announced. Those experiences happened 50 years ago. 

And here, dear listener, is where Brent and Molly Watson make their dramatic appearance. Brent and Molly have created the Garden Learning Lab. It’s an awesome community resource. It’s exciting and humbling to think that in the year 2071, some old-timer will be waxing eloquently about the trip they made to the Garden Learning Lab all the way back in 2021.

Brent and Molly’s Learning Lab Website

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The Problem:

Kids are too isolated in the classroom.

The Solution:

Inspire a local resident, or business person to create a learning experience for your students. 

What you can do Tomorrow: 

• Study your curriculum for outside learning opportunities.
• Check with your administration about the feasibility and logistics of taking a class excursion.
• Recruit a local to host your class and help create this experience.

And finally, if you feel moved to donate to the Watson’s Garden Learning Lab, visit this Kickstarter site. 

Creating a community learning opportunity for your students could inspire a future calling and create a vivid enduring memory. 

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