Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC) is a educational and community organizing center located in west Sonoma County on an 80 acre site. The OAEC School Garden Teacher Training and Support Program provides hands-on training and support to school garden teams, and serves as a hub for the Greater Bay Area school garden movement. Since 1997 we have trained over 500 individuals and 200 schools and non-profits in garden-based learning skills.