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GRADES 6 to 8 | 2026-2027

Events at a Glance

DateEventTimeLocation
 Saturday, August 29, 2026The Fairchild Challenge Teacher Launch Workshop10:00 am – 2:00 pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Tuesday, September 15, 2026Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for NEW Teachers6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Zoom
Tuesday, September 16, 2026Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for RETURNING Teachers6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Zoom
Saturday, September 19, 2026Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for RETURNING Teachers10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom
Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Workshop for NEW Teachers1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Zoom
Wednesday, September 23, 2026Growing Beyond Earth® Virtual Kickoff with NASA Scientists 11:00 amZoom
Saturday, October 3, 2026Native Plant School Garden Teacher Workshop 10am-2pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Sunday, October 4, 2026Native Plant Pick Up for Challenge 3 9:30am-5pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Saturday, November 14, 2026Optional Environmentally Endangered Lands Teacher Workshop TBDFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Wednesday, January 13, 2027Educator Appreciation Evening – Space is limited6:00 pm – 8:00 pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Saturday, April 17, 2027Growing Beyond Earth® Student Research SymposiumTBDTBD
Saturday, May 1, 2027End-of-Year Teacher Forum9:30 am – 1:30 pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Saturday, May 15, 2027Middle School Awards Ceremony2:00 pm – 4:00 pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

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