Washtenaw County 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program
The 4-H Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is designed for youth ages 9 to 11 and provides an interactive, hands-on educational experience in gardening enabling them to achieve a Junior Master Gardener certificate. Classroom topics include: Soil, Introduction to Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Yard and Garden Pests, and Lawns, and Woody Plants. The youth will also have hands on experience in Gardening (planting, tending, and harvesting) in a garden plot. JMG is taught by adult volunteers who are both MSU Extension Master Gardeners and 4-H volunteers.
Each JMG participating must attend all 6 classes, complete all quizzes, and accumulate at least 10 volunteer hours. If participants miss a class, they can make up the content by completing a make-up assignment. Participants are responsible for caring for the JMG Garden, which they will plant during class, throughout the spring and summer until the Graduation Party. Volunteer hours are accumulated by caring for the garden during pre-arranged times. Participants who complete the JMG program will be recognized and receive a 4-H Junior Master Gardener certificate of accomplishment at the Graduation Party.
Who: Any youth ages 9-11 years old (if you have a child outside this age range that would like to participate, please contact Jenny Speyer, speyerje@msu.edu)
When:
Cost: $50, includes a 4-H JMG Student Guide, class supplies, name tag, and JMG t-shirt
Registration fees are non-refundable after registration ends.
Financial Aid: If you are interested in financial aid to cover the cost of participation, please indicate this in your registration and we will contact you for more information.
There are a limited number of spaces, so please get your application in early!
Each JMG participating must attend all 6 classes, complete all quizzes, and accumulate at least 10 volunteer hours. If participants miss a class, they can make up the content by completing a make-up assignment. Participants are responsible for caring for the JMG Garden, which they will plant during class, throughout the spring and summer until the Graduation Party. Volunteer hours are accumulated by caring for the garden during pre-arranged times. Participants who complete the JMG program will be recognized and receive a 4-H Junior Master Gardener certificate of accomplishment at the Graduation Party.
Who: Any youth ages 9-11 years old (if you have a child outside this age range that would like to participate, please contact Jenny Speyer, speyerje@msu.edu)
When:
- Thursday Classes: May 9-June 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
- Work Sessions: June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 from 6-8 p.m.
- Graduation Party: TBA
Cost: $50, includes a 4-H JMG Student Guide, class supplies, name tag, and JMG t-shirt
Registration fees are non-refundable after registration ends.
Financial Aid: If you are interested in financial aid to cover the cost of participation, please indicate this in your registration and we will contact you for more information.
There are a limited number of spaces, so please get your application in early!
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information or questions, please contact Jenny Speyer, 4-H Program Instructor, at speyerje@msu.edu or 734-436-1362.