Youth Gardening
Inspiring Kids…One Seed at a Time, that is our focus.
Our goal is to cultivate a desire within our youth to learn and appreciate nature and the role we all play in the preservation of our natural world. We do this through education and hands-on activities. It is our hope that in doing so our youth will be the true keepers of our environment as they become adults.
Our involvement spans various youth organizations throughout the community. Our focus covers all areas environmental including native plant preservation, pollinators, birds, and more.
Since 2018 we have been engaged with Girl Scout troops to assist them in earning various merit badges. We have provided educational and hands-on fun programs supporting their goal of earning Flower, Bugs and Bees and Pollination badges.
Come visit us at the Go Green downtown event celebrating Earth Day. You possibly will see used golf balls recycled into Lady Bugs and empty soup cans transformed into stylish vases. It is always a fun day!
We have been working with Martin Library since 2020. In the spring it is time to refresh the Sensory Garden adjacent to the children’s library. This is a great time for the children to learn about the plants in the garden and assist us in planting new ones. Throughout the year we provide other learning events at the library focused around the garden. Painted garden stones and spoon flowers made by the children adorn the garden.
We are involved with Leg Up Farm
school as the caretakers of their raised garden beds and in providing customized programs to their summer campers. One fun program covered Lady Bugs and ended with a live release in the gardens. Our programs are designed to not only educate but to stimulate the minds and senses of the campers.
And there is so much more. We are truly committed to working with our youth.
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