Junior Master Gardener Program
Youth (1st Grade and Up) are invited to join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about gardening, preparing and planting garden beds, and have the chance to grow their own flowers for the first time! The cost is $15 per youth for the entire program. Below is the background of the program and the details about this year’s program schedule. If you are interested in signing up your child use the form below.
One current focus of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program education efforts is youth gardening.
Programs that connect youth to gardening are on the increase nationally. University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners have expanded efforts in youth gardening education, often done in partnerships with other organizations and schools. These programs have goals associated with promoting healthy eating, reducing child obesity, connecting youth to nature, and teaching life and science skills.
Our program endorses the use of the Junior Master Gardener curriculum and program. It is a nationally and internationally recognized Extension youth gardening program developed by Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Learn more about the parent program and find additional resources by visiting the Junior Master Gardener website.
Program Schedule:
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Location: Iron Shoe Farm 31548 136th street Princeton, MN 55371
Dates: (Tuesdays)
May 28th – Planning Your Garden
June 4th – Soil
June 11th – Plant Development and Hydroponics
June 18th – Birds in the Garden
June 25th – Know Your Weeds
July 2nd – (No Class)
July 9th – Pollinators
July 16th – Hats of a Farmer
July 23rd - Garden Herbs and Vegetables
July 30th - Bugs in the Garden
August 6th - Weather and End of Season Party
*Schedule and topics are subject to change.
Registration
Ready to sign up for the Junior Master Gardener Program? The cost is $15.00 per youth. Bring a check made payable to the Regents of University of Minnesota (Regents of U of M) the first night of attendance. Use the button below to register each youth attending.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the program or registration please feel free to use the form below to contact the coordinator for this program.