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Kansas State University Gardens


Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources
2021 Throckmorton Ctr
1712 Claflin Road
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-3271
785-532-6949 fax
ksugardens@k-state.edu

Location
1500 Denison Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66506

Kids K-State Garden Club - 2023

The K-State Gardens invite kids (grades 1-3) to an introduction to gardening. Five 50 minute Saturday sessions from 10:00-10:50ish a.m. starting in March are planned to spark interest, present gardening basics, and have fun with hands-on activities. Session topics are:

1) March 25 - What Do Kids and Plants Both Need?, Outdoor Planting Session, Bean Germination Take Home Project

2) April 15 - How Plants Grow and All About Soil

3) April 22 - Pollinators: Flit Like a Butterfly - Buzz Like a Bee

4) May 6 - Climates Around the World and Terrariums

5) May 13 - Plant Life Cycle and Review with Garden Tour

Sessions are limited to 20 kids each. Younger children should be accompanied.  Sessions are free but donations are very welcome. Registration is necessary. Call 785-532-3271 or email ksugardens@k-state.edu for questions or registration.