This is a Double Session (Session 1 & 2): Step outside the classroom and into the field! In this interactive breakout, Family and Consumer Sciences educators will explore how native plants can be powerful, real-world tools for teaching CTE skills across multiple FCS career pathways. Participants will learn safe and ethical foraging practices, create simple teas and extracts connected to Food Science and Nutrition and Hospitality & Culinary Arts, and learn how to create plant-based dyes tied to Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel. Throughout the session, we’ll highlight connections to Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship, and Entrepreneurship, emphasizing applied problem-solving, technical skill development, and place-based learning. Teachers will leave with engaging, classroom-ready ideas that align with FCS standards and help students connect hands-on experiences to career exploration—from soil to studio.
