Eco Training - Beazers Garden Education

Program Management

We have almost three decades of experience working with NYC Public School Administrative and Educational teams and pride ourselves in our ability to collaborate, create, and deliver quality consultative and educational support for environmental education projects.

We offer year-round program management, professional development, and training for schoolteachers, volunteers, “on-the-ground” staff, PTA’s, or other community groups.

Leverage our Experience!

Many schools want environmental science and gardening content for their programs. The challenge is that most schools don’t have the resources or capacity to maintain sustainable programs over time.
Experienced with K-12 public, private and charter schools, nonprofit community-based organizations, High School & Adult CTE programs! We work with your Education Leadership Teams to help you build on what matters to you.
We can help you organize your goals, resources, and team, and create your eco program roadmap. We can also run your eco-program in your day school or afterschool schedule with Educators, Curriculum, and ongoing Program Support.

Professional development and training for groups

Our workshops enhance skills and knowledge in implementing eco-programs effectively. With us you can learn about:

Creating outdoor learning spaces
Managing outdoor education groups
Developing Environmental Education Curriculum
Understanding Garden & Ecology/Plant & Insect ID 101
Engaging students in community service
Participating in Citizen Science investigations & challenges
Implementing City & State waste management & sustainability initiatives
Enhancing NYS Learning Standards for STEAM, Social Studies, Literacy, Nutrition, Physical Education, and Social Emotional Learning through environmental science in outdoor and indoor spaces.

Achieve Self-Reliance & Inspire Others

Beazer’s Garden provides you with insight on building healthy structured systems that thrive for the long-term. We have 27 years of experience in educational program management, helping organizations build successful eco-programs in New York City and Westchester.

By gaining self-reliance through our workshops, you’ll feel empowered to take control of your own sustainable program.

You’ll become a beacon of inspiration for others, motivating them to embrace urban environmental Education practices in their own lives.

Maria-Mercedes Hubbard (Director, Secretary)

BA, Sociology and Community Organizing

Experience: In her 15-year career, Maria has served as a Direct Support Professional, Frontline Supervisor, and Employment Coordinator for AHRC NYC, the largest non-profit agency providing individualized support and meaningful programming for people with disabilities and their families. Maria provides several staff training throughout the agency, keeping both new and veteran staff informed of developments in the field of disability studies. At AHRC NYC Maria honed her skills in individualized planning, advocacy, and community engagement. Her dedication and innovative ideas are an asset to the organization. In early 2023, she accepted a leadership role within the organization as Director of Programming for the Queens region. Maria’s leadership style is characterized by her compassionate approach, collaborative spirit, and contagious enthusiasm. She believes in the power of partnerships and has successfully forged relationships with local business, governmental and education institutions, and community-based organizations to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for her clients.

Jenna Chrisman (Director)

BS, Journalism & Media; MS, Internet Business

Experience: With a career spanning over 25 years, Jenna Chrisman is an accomplished executive who has contributed to the success of organizations in various industries. During her subsequent roles at QualityHealth as Senior Vice President of Creative Marketing Strategies and as Chief Brand Officer for Edison Properties, Jenna spearheaded transformative marketing campaigns that transcended conventional norms, connecting products and services to people’s emotional needs. With a proven track record of transformational leadership, Jenna ventured into the pharmaceutical sector, where she currently leads Global Communications for Health Care Compliance, Policy & Training at Johnson & Johnson. Leveraging her expertise in brand strategy and communication, she plays a pivotal role in unifying the Health Care Compliance function within the J&J Enterprise globally to create awareness and understanding of critical compliance topics and nurture a Culture of Compliance across the organization. Her efforts improve the company’s reputation and strengthen its commitment to transparent and ethical behavior. Outside of her professional endeavors, Jenna is a teacher and mentor. As a professor of the Internet Business Master’s Program at Mercy College from 2005-2010, she mentored aspiring creative marketing professionals and continues to champion for creative professionals she has mentored over her extensive career.

Beazer's Garden

Beazer's Garden

Program Management

Leverage our Experience!

Professional development and training for groups

Achieve Self-Reliance & Inspire Others

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Beazer’s Garden Urban Environmental Education Services is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to empower communities to care for their local environments. Donations are deductible as allowed by law.

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Beazer’s Garden Urban Environmental Education Services is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to empower communities to care for their local environments. Donations are deductible as allowed by law.

BA, Sociology and Community Organizing

BS, Journalism & Media; MS, Internet Business