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4-H Youth Gardening

Committee

The Horticulture and Environmental Education Committee has been inactive for the last few years. Should a renewed interest in activities that would fall under its scope develop, the committee could be reactivated.


Events and Training

 

  • 4-H Plant Science and Entomology Workshop
    Held in March each year – Kettunen Center
    This workshop offers a variety of plant and insect related activities. This is a very hands-on opportunity to explore many horticulture and entomology projects through games, crafts, science applications and career exploration. Open to adults and teens aged 13 and up. Click for class schedules at the Kettenun Center.
  • Let’s Get Growing: Gardening with Kids -- MSUE
    Four evenings beginning at the end of February through the month of March.. Fee $50.
    The target audience for this 4-week training are elementary and middle school teachers, other youth programming staff (4-H Clubs, Scouts, YMCAs, Parks and Recreation programs, Community Centers, etc.) and their adult volunteers. Topics covered include plants and plant parts, seeds and germination, insects and diseases, and soil and water. Participants will learn about successful teaching techniques and program administration pointers, will receive a variety of youth gardening curricula, hands-on lessons, and information on website, print, and video resources, and will have the opportunity to connect with an existing youth gardening program.  This program is offered annually each winter by the Extension 4-H and Horticulture Departments. Master Gardeners can receive credit for instructional hours and educators can receive 1.4 SB-CEUs. For more information, call 586-469-6431.
  • Michigan Junior Master Gardener Courses
    MiJMG courses, leading to state certification upon completion of volunteer hours, are offered periodically at the Metro Beach Nature Center (586-463-4332) and the Mt. Clemens YMCA (586-468-1411). Call for information about upcoming programs. Some school garden programs are also structured as MiJMG programs. Recognition program occurs annually in the fall at MSUE.
  • Horticulture Projects in 4-H Clubs
    A number of county 4-H clubs are registered for gardening projects. Individuals interesting in joining or doing a shared project with a club that gardens should contact the 4-H office at 586-469-6431.
  • Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Workshop                                                                                         
    The Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Workshop is designed for teachers and other school garden facilitators interested in alternative teaching tools.  Participants will learn the steps to designing, building and maintaining a school garden.  From gardening basics to building a garden team and trying out classroom lessons and activities, this workshop is designed for educators interested in hands-on teaching tools.  Learn how to engage your students in the outdoor classroom or choose to bring the concepts indoors!  For more information, contact Alan Jaros at jaros@msu.edu or 248-858-1524.

 

Resources and Partners

Curriculum

  • National Junior Master Gardener Program, a program of the University Extension Network, developed by Texas A&M University. JMG Level One (Gr 3-5) Teacher/Leader Guide and JMG (Youth) Handbook, Health and Nutrition from the Garden (T/L Guide), Literature in the Garden (T/L Guide), Wildlife Gardener (T/L Guide), JMG Level Two (Gr 6-8): Operation Thistle, T/L Guide; Operation W.A.T.E.R, T/L Guide. Available at www.jmgkids.us.
  • Michigan 4-H Bulletins available in adobe format from MSUE 4-H Website
    4-H 1175 Selecting Vegetable for Exhibit
    4-H1279 Heritage Gardening: Vegetables
    4-H1337 4-H Flower Garden Project Guide
    4-H1516 Michigan 4-H Guide to Herb Gardening Projects
  • Michigan Junior Master Gardener Curriculum
    Administrative Guidelines, Leader Guide, Student Handbook, and LOGO available on Macomb County 4-H Website

Partners

  • Adoption of Beds/Container Plantings at Armada Fair
    A number of planting beds and containers of varying sizes and types are available for adoption by individuals, families, clubs or programs annually during the fair. For more information, contact the Armada Fair Office at 586-784-5488.
  • Macomb School Garden Initiative
    We are a group of teachers, administrators, parents and volunteers interested in youth gardening in and around Macomb County. We share local, state and national resources, grants and funding opportunities on our website. We meet most months during the school year to share ideas and listen to a guest speaker or work on a project (composting, making a rain barrel, etc.) Join us on-line to be emailed current information as the site is updated-but don't worry-we try to keep the emails to a minimum. Contact Jean Persely robpers@comcast.net or join us on line at http://groups.google.com/group/macomb-county-school-garden-initiative.
  • MSU 4-H Children’s Garden
    Click on the Children's Garden link for a look at the creative gardens at Michigan State University.  Events and activities are planned throughout the year.
    Stroll through the garden, stay for a visit or program. For more information, contact Norm Lownds, Curator of the 4-H Children’s Garden at lownds@msu.edu.

 

 

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