Kids K-State Garden Club

The K-State Gardens invite kids (grades 1-3) to an introduction to gardening. Five 50 minute Saturday sessions at K-State from 10:00-10:50 a.m. starting in March are planned to spark interest, present gardening basics, and have fun with hands-on activities. There is a sixth session which is an optional field trip.

 

2026 Sessions

March 28 - All about soil and composting. Veggie planting session outdoors

April 11 - What Do Kids and Plants Both Need? Bean germination take home project, check for outdoor seed germination outside.

April 18 - Climates Around the World, Plants and Terrariums, Check planted veggies.

May 9 - Pollinators - Learn About Bees.

May 23 - Harvesting Veggies, Review, Tour

May 30 - Optional field trip to Willow Lake Farm

Sessions are limited to 25 kids each. Younger children should be accompanied. Sessions are free but donations are very welcome.

Advanced registration is required. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/44b9s7Ju46

Call 785-532-3271 or email ksugardens@k-state.edu for questions.

Access the classroom through the K-State Gardens Visitor Center, 1500 Denison, Manhattan, KS