Growing Communities
The primary training offered is an in-depth, 2-day, hands-on workshop based on the ACGA’s curriculum for leadership development, Growing Communities: Community Building and Organizational Development through Community Gardening. Participants learn proven strategies that community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders and create strong gardening programs through a participatory approach to community building. As a “train the trainers” session, attendees learn the principles and practices of community building, and how to pass these techniques on to others in your community by conducting their own workshops.
Specific topics covered in the workshop include: Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Grassroots Fundraising, Communications Planning, Coalition Building, Asset-Based Community Development, Meeting Facilitation, and Developing a Board of Directors. ACGA trainers can also provide customized, more specific trainings on any of these individual topics.
Upcoming workshops
For more information about the upcoming workshops, or about hosting a workshop, contact info@communitygarden.org
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