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Growing Communities Workshop

Fairlington Community Center
Arlington, VA

Join the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) and Virginia Cooperative Extension for an in-depth, hands-on workshop based on the ACGA's curriculum for leadership development,"Growing Communities: Community Building and Organizational Development through Community
Gardening." Learn proven strategies that community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders and create strong communities through a participatory approach to community building.

You will learn the principles and practices of community building, and how to pass these techniques on to others in your community by conducting your own workshops. This two-day workshop will cover these topics: Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Grassroots Fundraising Basics, Asset-Based Community Development, Communications Planning, Coalition Building. Participants receive the "Growing Communities Curriculum," a 352 page resource workbook, which includes curriculum materials that walk the reader through the process of conducting training workshops. The Curriculum addresses Diversity, Meeting Facilitation and Group Decision-Making, Developing a Board of Directors, and Grassroots Fundraising.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Contact

Phone:	703-228-6414
Email:	info@communitygarden.org
Web:	http://www.communitygarden.org/learn/growing-communities/index.php
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