Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens

• Jun 7

  Garden Geocache Event

  June 7, 2025 10:00AM – 1:00PM

  Join us for a day of geocaching in the garden.

• Jun 17

  Fairy and Elves Garden Party

  June 17, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Wear your fanciest fairy and elf attire and come for a party in the garden.

• Jun 24

  Digger Day

  June 24, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come to the garden and explore the world of diggers. Front- end loaders, dump trucks and back hoes – all of these tools help with projects both big and small in our communities.

• Jul 17

  Bubble Day

  July 17, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come celebrate the end of summer vacation at the garden with bubbles!

• Jul 24

  Bug Day

  July 24, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  We cannot get enough of these amazing six-legged friends! Join us for an annual tribute to insects in the gardens.

• Aug 14

  Beach Day

  August 14, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come celebrate the end of summer vacation at the garden with a day at the beach!

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  New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

  Published on November 20, 2024
  Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.

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  New MSU Horticulture Gardens Curator poised to build on legacy of gardens

  Published on October 8, 2024
  This August, CANR welcomed Mason McNair, Ph.D., as the new curator of the MSU Horticulture Gardens. Bringing a lifelong passion for horticulture, McNair seeks to build on the gardens' legacy while expanding programming and accessibility for visitors

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  Indoor Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden rebuilding after loss

  Published on June 1, 2024
  The Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden opened May 2, 2003, to provide year-round educational access to science-based learning and exploration of plants for children.

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  Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrates 30 years

  Published on November 7, 2023
  On Aug. 4, a 30th anniversary garden party was held to celebrate the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Food, games and other activities were available for guests partake in the joyous occasion.

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  In memory of Michael J. Tate

  Published on June 2, 2023
  Former state 4-H director and Michigan 4-H Foundation honorary trustee Michael J. Tate, Ph.D. died April 15.