All programs take place at U Dig It Community Garden behind United Methodist Church of Ludington , 5810 E. Bryant Road unless otherwise noted.
The Great Garden Detective
Thursdays—June 22-July 27 | TIME: 10am-Noon
Youth ages 7- 8 are invited to join MSU Extension as we explore nutrition and gardening out at U Dig It Community Garden.
Let’s get hands on! We will be planting, harvesting and tasting foods we grow over the summer. This series uses interactive games and mindfulness activities to explore healthy eating.
*Topics we will be digging into:
*What does it take to grow a garden?
*Using our senses to explore food
*Where does food come from?
*How to plant and care for a garden
TO REGISTER: (Space is limited and registration is required!) Great Garden Detective Flyer. 2023!
Contact Kendra Gibson at the Mason County MSU Extension Office
Call 231-845-3363 or Email Kendra to get registered!
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
AFFEW’s DIG IT ! Youth Summer Program
Thursdays—June 22-July 27 | TIME: 10am-Noon
Youth ages 9-11 are invited to join U Dig It Community Garden (UDICG) and A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW), for this highly interactive program with many hands-on activities of organic gardening at UDIGC, nature, and art experiences.
Advance sign up required! Call 231-690-9561 or Email Julia.
Planting Seeds for Health!
Tuesdays—June 20-August 1 (No class July 4!) | TIME: 10am-Noon
Planting Seeds for Health is an interactive six week series for adults focusing on:
* The connection between gardening, nutrition, and being physically active
* Exploring the basics of how to plant and care for a garden
* Creating a healthy plate and sampling foods that are available throughout the summer
*Sharing resources and recipes to maximize seasonal foods while eating on a budget
This is a FREE program. Participants are asked to commit to attending at least four sessions. Prepare for weather variations and dress for working outside. We will be getting our hands dirty and having lots of fun while we learn together. Planting Seeds for Health Flyer 2023
TO REGISTER: (Space is limited and registration is required!)
Contact Kendra Gibson at the Mason County MSU Extension Office by calling 231-845-3363 or Email Kendra to get registered!
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Michigan Worm Works Field Trip
Friday, May 12 @ 930am-1pm
We’ll be visiting Michigan Worm Works to learn more about Vermicomposting. This process puts worms to work to help solve some of our planet’s most pressing problems. Composting worms rescue organic waste from landfills, safely sequester carbon, and regenerate the soil that forms the basis of our food system. Compared to conventional fertilizers, worm castings are safer for humans and the environment. Most importantly, worm castings offer practical benefits for farmers and growers, such as slow-release nutrients, disease resistance, and enhanced water retention. Participants will have the opportunity to touch, smell, and take home red wiggler worms and worm castings produced locally at Michigan Worm Works in Manistee.
We’ll meet at 930 am in the Meijer parking lot for those carpooling. Depending on interest, we may also have lunch in Manistee.
Email Sara Bolan at udicgarden@gmail.com to RSVP.
GMO/bio-engineered, hybrid, organic and heirloom seeds. Participants will learn which garden vegetables are good candidates for seed saving and how to collect and store seeds for maximal germination. She will also be sharing information on collecting seeds from native plants and their germination requirements.
We will look at live pest issues and discuss how to best deal with pest and disease challenges using organic methods. John takes a whole system approach to pest and disease management that considers climate, season, soils, plant stress, and fertility.
new crop!