Garden Programs

CFHL Trauma-Informed Care in Community and School Gardens (Spring 2026)


Description
In this interactive training, you will explore strategies for teaching in garden settings and creating a space that promotes resilience. As part of this training, participants will have the opportunity to connect with a network of garden educators, staff, and volunteers.
Content
  • Section 0 - Course Introduction and Zoom Registrations (15 min)
  • Welcome & Introduction
  • CFHL Funding Statement
  • Introductory Survey
  • Optional: Recommended Video Settings
  • Course Syllabus
  • Optional Demo - How to Use Talent LMS (5m)
  • Optional Demo - How To Message Your Instructor (1m)
  • Gentle Reminder
  • Zoom Registration and Join Instructions
  • Zoom Session 1 - 3/18/26, 10:00 a.m. PT - Register and Join Here!
  • Zoom Session 2 - 4/8/26, 10:00 a.m. PT - Register and Join Here!
  • Submit Your Questions Here!
  • Section A - INTRODUCTION TO TI PRINCIPLES (~80 min) (Coming soon!)
  • Section B - APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES IN THE GARDEN (~60 min) (Coming soon!)
  • Zoom Recordings (AVAILABLE AFTER EACH LIVE ZOOM SESSION)
  • Course Evaluation (Available After the live sessions)
  • OPTIONAL: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
  • Trauma-Informed Guiding Principles Handout
  • Actionable Takeaways Toolkit
  • Optional Recommended Resources
  • Reading: Gardening becomes healing with horticultural therapy - CNN
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever