Teacher Training Workshops
A variety of teacher training workshops are held throughout the year. Click here to see our upcoming schedule of workshops.
AFS Environmental Education Lending Library
Includes curriculum guides, children’s literature, reference books, water quality test kits, videos and DVD's. Click here to download a full listing of library materials.
AFS Green Schools presentations are correlated to the California State Standards
Click here to download PDF of standards correlation
On-site School Garden Consultations
Offered to Santa Barbara South County schools for starting or enhancing a school garden. Telephone advice and troubleshooting is also available.
To request a consultation, contact Tahara at 805 884-0459 x 12 or email us
Garden Detectives Curriculum
Purchase this 125 page guide to using your powers of observation to solve the mystery of creating a healthy garden, at the AFS Reuse Store or click here to download an order form
Art From Scrap School Reuse Materials Program
This program provides teachers with free and discounted classroom supplies. Click here for details
AFS Reuse Retail Store
Everyone can take advantage of the wide variety of Reuse supplies sold at the AFS Reuse Store. Click here for more information
Organic Plant Starts Free to Schools
Healing Grounds Nursery makes their overstock available to schools.
To receive seedlings, mail a short letter on school letterhead to:
Tahara Ezrahti, Education Director
Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Letter must include the number of students who will be using the garden, student ages, and how the garden fits into your school program.
After the letter with the required information is received, you will be put in touch with the Healing Grounds Nursery to obtain free plant starts.