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Junior Master Gardeners

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The Junior Master Gardener program is an international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension network. JMG engages children in novel, “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. Contains a literature connection, garden kitchen recipe options and garden kitchen options. $56 to purchase from website.
The curriculum is only available in English; participant materials are available in Spanish.
Source:
Junior Master Gardeners
Link:
https://jmgkids.us/earlychildhood/
Spanish materials:
Student Journals: https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Spanish-LGEG-journal.pdf
Parent Letters: https://jmgkids.us/lgeg/learn
Recipes: https://jmgkids.us/gardenkitchen/
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20 lessons
10-15 minute daily lessons to be taught over 4 weeks
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