MSU Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers work with youth through school garden projects, programs at farmers markets, and the Junior Master Gardener Program. Many of these projects (e.g. Junior Master Gardener Program) involve collaborating with MSU Extension’s 4-H staff. These MSU EMG projects enhance learning by providing real-life applications of math and science concepts while developing an appreciation for gardening, the environment, and nutrition.
These resources are for MSU EMG’s working on gardening with youth projects. There are many great resources with lesson plans and curricula. Resources such as information about school gardens and the Junior Master Gardener program are also provided.
- MSU Extension Community Food Systems This is a collection of resources about school gardens.
- School Garden Resources Find lessons plans, planning information and webinars related to school gardening.
- Classroom Resources for Plant-Based Learning A website with resources on starting a school garden from The National Botanic Garden
The following three articles discuss food safety in school gardens.
- School Garden Specific Produce Safety
- Garden safety for kids part 1: Getting ready for the garden
- Garden safety for kids part 2: Using tools and preventing injury
Michigan 4-H Garden. The website of the Michigan 4-H Gardens featuring a list of events, information and online resources for gardening with youth.
MSU Extension 4-H Plants, Soils & Gardening. This the website of the MSU Extension 4-H Plants, Soils and Gardening and links to activities, events, articles and more.
Lets Grow Grapes: Michigan 4-H Viticulture Facilitator Guide. A 99-page curriculum for 12-19 year olds focusing on viticulture.
Junior Master Gardener. The Junior Master Gardener program is an international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension network. This website provides many resources, including marketing tools and curricula.
MSU Herbarium. This website has information about what the herbarium does, videos and printable teaching materials and more.
MSU Tollgate Farm Pollinator Project Additional Resources. This webpage has many lesson plans and teacher resources for teaching youth about pollinators
Pollinator Gardening with Children. An hour-long video presentation by Ellen Koehler discussing ideas and considerations for teaching kids about pollinators.
Connecting with Kids and Plants using Garden Themes. This video features a presentation by Dr. Norm Lownds about the MSU 4-H children’s garden, theme gardens, and connecting children and plants.
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