Kids Can Grow!
Kids Can Grow is a University of Maine Cooperative Extension youth gardening program for ages 7-12.
Through a series of “hands on” gardening classes, Kids Can Grow teaches children:
Children are matched with Master Gardener or 4H Volunteers as mentors to assist and inspire them with their home gardens.
Using intensive square foot gardening techniques in the group gardens at class, and repeating what they learn at home, children have the opportunity to learn that they can produce healthy food. Produce raised in the class gardens will be donated through Maine Harvest for Hunger to local Food Pantries or Shelters, allowing children the pride of giving back to their communities. Produce raised in their home gardens is theirs to share with family and friends.
Healthy snacks and all materials are provided; limited scholarships available.
The Kids Can Grow Program, and its cost, may vary slightly in each County.
Penobscot County
For more information or to sign up, please contact: Katherine Garland, katherine.garland@maine.edu, 307 Maine Ave. Bangor, ME 04401. 207-942-7396 or 1-800-287-1485
Washington County
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Hancock County (Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Somesville)
Parent and Volunteer Orientation: April 12, 2012, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Classes: May 5, May 26, June 23 , July 28, August 25, (Saturdays) 9 – 11 a.m.
For more information or to sign up, please call Billy Helprin or Heidi Smallidge at 244-5100 or email whelprin@mcht.org to register. Space is limited!
York County
Parent Orientation: April 23
Classes: April 27, May 11, June 1, July 20, August 17, and September 21. Classes are on Saturday mornings.
For more information or to apply, or please call 324-2814, 800-287-1535 (in state), or e-mail susan.tkacik@maine.edu [3].
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