Interested in being a Garden Docent? No Green Thumb required!
What does being a Garden Docent mean?
Lessons are once a month (8 lessons total) for one hour. Prep and cleanup are typically 30 min. each for a total commitment of 2 hours/month.
How do I run a lesson?
Typically classes are broken up into 3 groups of approximately 8 students that rotate between three stations (Maintenance, Tasting, and a Curriculum Activity). Each garden docent works with a group for approximately 10-15 minutes each.
Maintenance - This could include weeding, clearing a garden bed, or looking for pests.
Tasting - Taste from the garden bounty! It’s always amazing what your child will taste when their friends are tasting too!
Curriculum Activity - Monthly themes inspire activities that teach children about different aspects of outdoor science. This could include reading a book on bugs from the garden shed library or making a simple bird feeder they can take home.
How do I become a Garden Docent?
Teachers will share the day/time of their garden lesson. If it works with your schedule, let your teacher know you are interested. Once approved, mark your calendar for September (TBD) for the Garden Docent Orientation.
I'm not ready to be a docent but I want to help in the garden.
Wonderful! Contact one of us (Sarah Giacomotto or Rachel Bitter)and we can help you get started at your convenience.
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Booksin is proud to have a working community garden, known as The Bulldogs' Backyard Garden. This outdoor classroom provides students with a hands-on learning experience in life science.
All volunteers in this committee must be cleared by San Jose Unified School District as a volunteer before you can volunteer on campus during school hours. Please follow this process (http://mybesca.com/volunteer) to be approved. BOTH returning parents and new parents must apply.
Positions (6/32 filled)
Garden Chair Signed Up: 2 / 2 |
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TK - Barron Garden Signed Up: 3 / 6Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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TK - Pak Garden Signed Up: 4 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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TK - Christiansen Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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TK - Romero Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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K - Andrus Garden Signed Up: 7 / 8Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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K - Graham Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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K - Hannon Garden Signed Up: 4 / 5Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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K - Kappenman Garden Signed Up: 2 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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K/1 - MacDonald Garden Signed Up: 4 / 5Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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1 - Malone Garden Signed Up: 4 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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1 - Russo Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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1 - Swanson Garden Signed Up: 5 / 6Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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1 - Tran Garden Signed Up: 2 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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2 - Algea Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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2 - Kakimoto Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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2 - Jacowitz Garden Signed Up: 2 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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2 - Ordaz Garden Signed Up: 4 / 5Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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2 - Stephen Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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3 - Jones Garden Signed Up: 3 / 5Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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3 - Kekare Garden Signed Up: 4 / 6Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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3 - Niemann Garden Signed Up: 3 / 5Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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3 - Natividad Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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4 - Kolda Garden Signed Up: 5 / 5Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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4 - Nagle Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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4 - Spence Garden Signed Up: 4 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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4 - Tejada Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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5 - Carroll Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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5 - Crouse Garden Signed Up: 1 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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5 - Law Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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5 - Nguyen Garden Signed Up: 3 / 4Classes typically break into three groups and rotate between three stations: Tasting, Maintenance, and a short lesson related to gardening. Lesson plans and supplies are provided.
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BESCA Board Signed Up: 2 / 2 |