Grow & Learn Garden

What is the Program?
The Grow & Learn Garden is a hands-on, eight-week structured program for children to learn about gardening. Lessons in plant science; ecology; math and measurement; commerce and sales; textiles and art; and nutrition are part of the curriculum.

Grow & Learn introduces children to gardening, nutritional cooking and taking produce “to market.” Each child engages in educational, fun and healthy outdoor activities, with opportunities for children to:

• Learn the basic principals of gardening
• Use measurements in a variety of ways
• Study soil make-up, nutrient requirements, and plant identification
• Practice good nutrition through preparing and eating healthy vegetables and fruit snacks
• Foster an appreciation of beauty and respect for wildlife and plants
• Observe how both teamwork and individual contributions are important to a thriving garden

Who can Participate?
Children from grades K-8; call for eligibility.

Where and When Does the Program Take Place?
Starting in mid-June, children participate one day per week for eight weeks at the Starfish organic garden in Inkster as part of a full-scale summer enrichment program.

Produce sales open to the community take place on Thursday afternoons from late July through September at the Starfish administrative building on Hiveley Road in Inkster.

Click here to view a Free Press Charities Summer Dreams video from the 2010 Grow and Learn Garden program.

How Can I Find Out More?
Call 734-727-3122 for more information about the Grow & Learn Garden.