Session Description: Second-place winner of the UC Master Gardener Program Search for Excellence (SFE) will present on their winning project, Engagement+Education+Enthusiasm = School Garden Success! Partnering with parents, school principals, school board members and (for Title 1 schools) UC CalFresh Healthy Living, this project uses gardens as outdoor classrooms to provide science-based education, teaching students about pollinators, soil, growing plants and eating healthy fruits and vegetables. As a result, UC Master Gardeners also saw increased parent involvement and leadership at school sites. SFE recognizes projects that exemplify programs' incredible impacts across the state. Attend, enjoy, and learn about our phenomenal 2023 SFE winner.