Junior Master Gardener Program

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Hidden Lake Gardens

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Hidden Lake Gardens, in Lenawee County, will be offering the Junior Master Gardener Program.  The program is open to youngsters in grade school and the maximum class size is 20 students.  Classes will start on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 and run for 5 consecutive weeks. The program will run from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Classes will cover the following topics: Soil & Soil Critters, Plant Science, Water, Garden Insects and Fruits & Veggies.  The program will be taught by Michigan State University staff, Master Gardener Volunteers, and local elementary teachers. Children put their training to work as volunteers in our “Plant a Row for the Hungry” garden.  The produce that is harvested from our garden will be offered to soup kitchens and food pantries in our county.

The Junior Master Gardener Program at HLG is to provide youth with an opportunity to learn about healthy nutrition, tending a garden, the importance of community service and to become stewards of the environment.   

Cost: A $25.00 fee per student covers the cost of the Junior Master Gardener Notebook and class supplies.  A permanent name badge and certificate will be awarded upon completion of class & volunteer hours.

Classes will be held at Hidden Lake Gardens.  For more information and application contact Karen Gentry, Horticulture Educator at (517) 431-2060.