Horticultural Education

Hands planting in a garden with green plants and soil

Spring Session Enrollment

Blooming Buds and Tend & Tumble are now open for enrollment! Classes begin the week of May 12th.

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Resources

Find plant lists, academic research, and lesson plans to support your nature-based journey at home or in an educational setting.

Child holding a planter with various small plants and leaves, outside on soil and grass.

Upcoming Classes

  • Tend & Tumble

    Monday Evenings from 5-6pm

    May 12th - June 23rd

    Join us for Tend & Tumble, a six-week parent-child series designed for families with children ages 2-5! This playful, hands-on program blends gardening, movement, and nature exploration, giving little ones the chance to dig, wiggle, and grow—just like the plants in the garden!

  • Grow & Give Back

    Tuesday Evenings from 5:30-7pm

    June 10th - 24th

    Adult Gardening series offered at the Spirit of the Lake Community Art Center. Registration opens soon!

     A 3-part workshop series focused on sustainable gardening practices that help individuals grow their own gardens and give back to their communities and ecosystems. Each session includes a hands-on activity and practical takeaways.

  • Summer Sessions

    Starting Late June

    Stay tuned for upcoming adult and parent-child gardening classes!

Mission Statement

GoodRoots is dedicated to fostering a love for plants, gardening, and sustainability while strengthening families and communities. Through hands-on learning, GoodRoots empowers individuals of all ages to grow their own food, enhance their love of nature, and build connections that promote overall well-being. By cultivating knowledge and shared experiences, GoodRoots inspires a healthier, more resilient future for generations to come.

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Handwritten garden sign reading 'As I work on the garden, the garden works on me' surrounded by plants and flowers.

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