{"id":24691,"date":"2026-03-30T13:12:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/?page_id=24691"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T21:09:10","slug":"childrens-garden-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/childrens-garden-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s Garden Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FREE Gardening Programs for children ages 4-12 years old<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children\u2019s Garden!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WSU Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities.  Young gardeners are introduced to the art and science of gardening while developing community service values.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Learn in the garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each program includes hands-on activities based on a different theme. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n