Life Lab cultivates children's love of learning, nourishing food, and nature through garden-based education.
Our Programs
Life Lab is the national leader in training garden educators for schools everywhere! Through innovative training and award-winning curriculum, Life Lab equips educators nationally - and even internationally - to engage students in vibrant, outdoor garden classrooms. At the demonstration Garden Classroom in Santa Cruz, Life Lab prepares current and future educators to lead experiential, outdoor learning through field trips, summer camps, internships, and professional development.
See our Recent Impact Here.
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Recognition for Life Lab
Life Lab has won numerous awards and has been acclaimed by the following groups and individuals, among others:
National Science Teachers Association ∙ National Science Foundation ∙ National Science Resources Center/Smithsonian Institute ∙ California School Board Association ∙ U.S. Department of Education ∙ National Academy of Sciences ∙ U.S. Congressional Record ∙California Senator Bruce McPherson ∙ United Way Family Friendly Workplace ∙ Santa Cruz Education Foundation ∙Santa Cruz City Council ∙ National Parenting Publications Awards, Honors Winner ∙ Independent Publisher Book Awards ∙ Parents’ Choice Book Awards, Gold Medal ∙ Tillywig Toy Award: Books, Brain Child Award
