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GRADES 9 to 12 | 2026-2027
Events at a Glance
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Saturday, August 29, 2026 | The Fairchild Challenge Teacher Launch Workshop | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Virtual Growing Beyond Earth® Teacher Workshop for NEW Teachers | 6-8pm | Zoom (Online) Zoom Links on GBE website |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Virtual Growing Beyond Earth® Teacher Workshop for RETURNING Teachers | 6-8pm | Zoom (Online) Zoom Links on GBE website |
| Saturday, September 19, 2025 | Virtual Growing Beyond Earth® Teacher Workshops For RETURNING Teachers at 10am-12pm For NEW Teachers at 1-3pm | For RETURNING Teachers at 10am-12pm For NEW Teachers at 1-3pm | Zoom (Online) Zoom Links on GBE website |
| Million Orchid Project In-Person Teacher Workshop | 10 am – 12 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Kickoff with NASA Scientists | 11am-12pm | Zoom (Online) |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Optional Environmentally Endangered Lands Teacher PD Submit your interest via this link – Space is limited! | 9am – 3pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | Educator Appreciation Evening – Space is limited | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Friday, February 5 to Saturday, February 6, 2026 | Environmental Debate | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Saturday, April 17, 2027 | Growing Beyond Earth® Student Research Symposium | TBD | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | End-of-Year Teacher Forum | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | High School Awards Ceremony | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
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