GROUNDWORK: Garden Programs for Communities – Cultivating Collective Wellness

April 21 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE 

Free for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members

Transform your community through the power of gardens! Join us for Garden Programs for Communities – Cultivating Collective Wellness, a live webinar designed to help you create and implement thriving garden programs that promote health, connection, and sustainability.

Denise Cusack will guide you through the essential steps of developing successful garden programs, from initial planning to community engagement and long-term maintenance. Learn how to create gardens that provide food, medicine, and a sense of belonging for all.

Learning objectives include:

• • Planning & Design: Strategies for designing gardens that meet the specific needs and goals of your community.
  • Community Engagement: Techniques for involving community members in all stages of the garden program.
  • Sustainable Gardening Practices: Best practices for creating environmentally friendly and resilient gardens.
  • Food & Medicine Production: Tips for growing herbs and vegetables that can be used to support community health.
  • Educational Opportunities: Ideas for incorporating educational activities into your garden program.
  • Long-Term Sustainability: Strategies for ensuring the long-term success and impact of your garden program.

Empower your community through the transformative power of gardens, fostering collective wellness and promoting a deeper connection with nature.

This live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide, slides, and a sample garden program proposal, and a certificate of completion for 1 CEU hour.

PRESENTER

Denise Cusack, 
Co-Executive Director & Programs Director, Herbalists With out Borders

Denise first joined HWB in 2015 and volunteered as website coordinator before moving into the full time volunteer Executive Director role in fall of 2017. Denise served as ED for HWB from 2017-2022. She then served on the Board of Directors from 2022-2024, and returned as Executive Director in April of 2024. Denise also developed the US Seed Grant program and the US Donation Distribution Network, and continues to work as HWB Coordinator for both programs from her farm. Denise is also the Chief Editor and Designer of the Without Borders Magazine. READ MORE…

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ABOUT GROUNDWORK

GROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time
A live webinar that dives into key topics and foundations of community-based work. Learn about real-world models and get inspired to start—or deepen—your local efforts. GROUNDWORK webinars provide training, templates, and strategies for setting up community health projects, such as free clinics, disaster relief models, and herbal education, often utilizing sliding scale donations for resources.