Resources

A collection of books, lessons, guides, recipes, videos, and other tools to support ecological education

 

 

Resources For Educators

Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems Perspective

Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems Perspective

Exploring the links between food systems and our changing climate from a systems thinking perspective.

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Savoring California: A Comparative Tasting of California Fruits and Vegetables

Savoring California: A Comparative Tasting of California Fruits and Vegetables

Lesson for grades 3–5: Students sample different fruit or vegetable varieties, learn about seasons, microclimates, and growing requirements.

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Needs and Wants Activity

Needs and Wants Activity

Distinguish between things needed to live a healthy life and things that would be merely nice to have.

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Resources For Food Service Professionals

Plant-Forward School Meal Resources

Recipes, culinary techniques, and student engagement materials for success in crafting plant-forward school meals.

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Photographing School Food: A Practical Guide to Making California School Meals Look Great

Photographing School Food: A Practical Guide to Making California School Meals Look Great

Your food deserves great photography. Our practical guide helps you improve the visual appeal of all your school meals.

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Fresh from California

A free campaign to increase access to California-grown fruits and vegetables in schools.

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