Sign up to Volunteer!
Thinking of signing up? As a Grow Lab volunteer, you will:
Spend Time with your Child: And get to know their classmates in a meaningful way!
Work with Other Caregivers: Co-Lead a Grow Lab lesson once a month in your child's class and meet other caregivers.
Lead with Teacher Support: You'll be guiding a lesson with the teacher's help. So, you're never alone.
Just 20-45 Minutes: Each session is short and impactful, taking just 20-45 minutes of your time.
Flexible Scheduling: You can co-lead every monthly lesson or rotate with other caregivers - whatever works best for your schedule.
Materials Provided: The Grow Lab Committee will provide clear step-by-step lesson guides and all materials prepped (or reimbursed if needed)
No Prior Gardening or Teaching Experience Needed!
Click Grow Lab Sign Up! to sign up
Welcome Volunteers!
Thank you for volunteering for Grow Lab this year! You’re giving the students in your child’s class an amazing experience, and they truly look forward to their Grow Lab lessons each month because of you!
Lessons
Click here to access the Google Documents folder with all our monthly lesson plans for grades K-2nd. In each month's folder are the lesson plans, the introductory email for that's month's lessons, along with a FAQ for those lessons. Each lesson plan or resource is a Google Drive file you can view, print or download.
Garden Maintenance
Grow Lab keeps our gardens thriving throughout the growing seasons with events like Fall Clean Up, Spring Clean Up, Mulching Day, and summer maintenance. Be sure to check the Events page for upcoming garden gatherings—because it truly takes a village!
Thoughts, suggestions, or have a question? Email us anytime!
growlab@nishuanepta.org
Grow Lab Committee
The Grow Lab Committee keeps Nishuane’s gardening and hands-on science program running smoothly behind the scenes. Committee members answer volunteer questions, restock and move supplies, and help maintain the gardens through seasonal cleanups. We also coordinate with each other to ensure materials are ready for every lesson. It’s a flexible, rewarding way to support students, teachers, and the joy of hands-on learning.
Co-Chairs
Michelle Rancic (Communication and Sign up)
Esteban Gil (Vegetable Garden)
Jessanne Collins (Native Garden)
Andrea Rodriguez (Supplies)
growlab@nishuanepta.org