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Welcome to the Lansing Youth Gardening Coalition Website!
A group of youth garden leaders has come together to create a coalition to provide support and resources to youth gardens in the
Greater Lansing area. YGC is looking to reach out to youth who are or want to be part of the youth gardening effort.
Why Promote Youth Gardens?
Garden-Based Nutrition Education
Children are more likely to eat something when they make it themselves. From the seed to the kitchen; eating food
that they made with their own hands influences behavior more anything else can. Combine that with a variety of
hands-on educational activities and repetition of positive experiences involving fruits and vegetables, and you will
find children trying foods they never tried before. Then there is the added bonus of what time outside in the garden
can do for a child’s physical and emotional health. The opportunities for your child to grow with the garden are
endless. There is a sense of pride and accomplishment for all every step of the way, from germination to harvest.
Visit our Resources page to learn more about starting a youth garden, from growing tips to assistance from partners
in the Greater Lansing Area.
A group of youth garden leaders has come together to create a coalition to provide support and resources to youth gardens in the
Greater Lansing area. YGC is looking to reach out to youth who are or want to be part of the youth gardening effort.
Why Promote Youth Gardens?
- The National Gardening Association states that gardening:
- Promotes responsible Earth stewardship
- Promotes physical and emotional health
- Enhances local and global communities
- Infuses beauty into our lives
- Provides extraordinary learning environments
Garden-Based Nutrition Education
Children are more likely to eat something when they make it themselves. From the seed to the kitchen; eating food
that they made with their own hands influences behavior more anything else can. Combine that with a variety of
hands-on educational activities and repetition of positive experiences involving fruits and vegetables, and you will
find children trying foods they never tried before. Then there is the added bonus of what time outside in the garden
can do for a child’s physical and emotional health. The opportunities for your child to grow with the garden are
endless. There is a sense of pride and accomplishment for all every step of the way, from germination to harvest.
Visit our Resources page to learn more about starting a youth garden, from growing tips to assistance from partners
in the Greater Lansing Area.
Youth Gardening Conference
Saturday, February 20, 2010; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southside Community Center (Hill); 5815 Wise Road,
Lansing, MI 48911
Youth and adults are welcome (There will be one track of
workshops intended especially for youth ages 8 and above,
as well as tracks intended for adults). Lunch is provided;
Registration fee $5. Click here to learn more!
Saturday, February 20, 2010; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southside Community Center (Hill); 5815 Wise Road,
Lansing, MI 48911
- Come learn about what is happening with youth
gardening in the Lansing area. - Gain knowledge and resources to help grow your
youth garden. - Network with others growing school and youth
gardens throughout the Lansing area.
Youth and adults are welcome (There will be one track of
workshops intended especially for youth ages 8 and above,
as well as tracks intended for adults). Lunch is provided;
Registration fee $5. Click here to learn more!
Garden Mentor Mixer
Tuesday, March 2, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Letts Community Center; 1220 W. Kalamazoo St.,
Lansing, MI 48915
RSVP appreciated!
Are you an experienced gardener looking to share your
knowledge with area youth and families? Are you looking
for a fun way to help your community? Please consider
attending the mixer or contact us to find out other ways you
can connect with local gardeners.
For more information on how to become involved with
garden mentoring or to RSVP, please contact us at (517)
887-4660; gardenproject@ingham.org.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Letts Community Center; 1220 W. Kalamazoo St.,
Lansing, MI 48915
RSVP appreciated!
Are you an experienced gardener looking to share your
knowledge with area youth and families? Are you looking
for a fun way to help your community? Please consider
attending the mixer or contact us to find out other ways you
can connect with local gardeners.
For more information on how to become involved with
garden mentoring or to RSVP, please contact us at (517)
887-4660; gardenproject@ingham.org.
| Interested in gardening workshops, classes, events, & summer camps in the greater Lansing area? Check out Let's Garden Lansing at www.letsgardenlansing.org or call (517) 272-4146 |