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GRADES 6 to 8 | 2026-2027
Events at a Glance
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Saturday, August 29, 2026 | The Fairchild Challenge Teacher Launch Workshop | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for NEW Teachers | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Zoom |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2026 | Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for RETURNING Teachers | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Zoom |
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for RETURNING Teachers | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Zoom |
| Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for NEW Teachers | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Zoom | |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Kickoff with NASA Scientists | 11:00 am | Zoom |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Native Plant School Garden Teacher Workshop | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Native Plant Pick Up for Challenge 3 | 9:30am-5pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Optional Environmentally Endangered Lands Teacher Workshop Submit your interest via this link: https://forms.gle/peGktRkuFq2m9cBk6 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | Educator Appreciation Evening – Space is limited | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Saturday, April 17, 2027 | Growing Beyond Earth® Student Research Symposium | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | End-of-Year Teacher Forum | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Middle School Awards Ceremony | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
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