Explore the transformative potential of school food forests as climate change interventions. In this session, Tomas Delgado will delve into how these agroforestry-based programs produce fresh, nourishing food while enhancing socio-emotional wellness and environmental stewardship. By transforming school garden sites into multi-functional systems, these initiatives also offer high-capacity food production, mitigate negative environmental impacts, and provide opportunities for stress relief.
Delgado, is a master's student in the Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences department at Illinois and program manager for the National Farm to School Network, an organization that supports K-12 and ECE communities in accessing local food, designing food and agriculture curricula, and facilitating school-based agriculture projects. He is deeply committed to food justice, nature-based education, and socially equitable access to nature and nourishment.
CEU's through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois (CEII) are now available.
