Junior Master Gardener Program
The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) 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.
In Josephine County, the Jr. Master Gardener program is a partnership between the Master Gardener program and the 4-H program. JMG is a miniversion of the MG program for fourth and 5th graders. The youth handbook and teacher guide support the JMG to offer horticultural and environmental science education, leadership, and life skills through hands-on, fun, and creative activities. The program is offered as a 7-8 week session three times a year (fall, winter, and spring) at Allen Dale and Highland Elementary. The session meets one afternoon for two hours at each school.
Thank you to the Oregon Department of Education and a Farm to School grant for supporting this work.