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NEXT Steps programs introduce youth and their families to urban agritourism, environmental exploration, S.T.E.M. education, civic leadership and social entrepreneurism. Click on the topics below to learn more about our programs and upcoming events/activities.

 

 

Civic Leadership

NEXT Steps is a proud community partner and leadership mentor of:

* The Friends of Atwood Garden Club 
* Hands On Atlanta
* United Way of Metro Atlanta

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Health & Wellness

During your visit to our farmer’s market or before your garden training class, we’re encouraging visitors to take a ten minute stroll along our walking trails or try a new workout routine with a guest yoga, tai chi or dance instructor.

* SWOOM Atlanta Pure Foods Farmer’s Market
* “A Mile In Their Shoes” Gourmet Slow Meals Program
* Let’s Move! Atlanta

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S.T.E.M. Education

From horticulture therapy to biology and chemistry, Atwood provides a supplemental science-based curriculum for any educational group.

* Herb & Farm Summer Internship Program
* “Watch Me Grow” Curriculum
* “The Science Behind Our Food” Research &
Discovery Cooking Experiments
* Environmental Exploration

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 Urban Agritourism

Atwood Community Gardens serves as an instrumental facilitator of Southwest Atlanta’s urban food hub.

* Atwood Community Gardens & Urban Farm
* Atwood-White Street Triangle/Atlanta Beltline
* Atwood Urban Farm Incubator

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Social Entrepreneurism

NEXT Steps – helping young entrepreneurs and local small businesses turn nothing into something using their creativity, ingenuity, and the tools “within their own backyard”

* C.I.G.S. Model
* In-School Training
* Non-Profit & Small Business Incubator

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