Starting Young Gardeners on Their Journey
Nurturing a love of nature and gardening in Walton County’s youngest gardeners is second nature to Walton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers. Our activities are designed to provide educational experiences for children that are both fun and hands-on, giving them an appreciation for the underlying science of nature.
Our activities are often centered on Master Gardener programs such as MG Sprouts, but we also co-sponsor or provide horticultural experiences with Walton County Extension programs, such as 4-H, or with community organizations.
MG Sprouts
MG Sprouts is a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer horticultural program for young children. The curriculum uses a read-aloud session to engage young participants in stories, introducing concepts about growing things and the natural world. Lively discussion about the story is followed by hands-on activities and games.
The program begins with a story. This story explains a concept in a way that children understand. The concept in this story is how worms contribute to good soil health, which in turn produce healthy plants.
The children begin their hands-on experience by examining a box of worms. Each child takes a portion of the soil for a closer look.
The MG Sprouts program has six sessions, designed to increase the students’ experience and awareness of plants and the environment they live in.
Currently, the Walton County Master Gardeners conduct MG Sprouts in two schools: Monroe Country Day School and Social Circle Elementary School. If your organization is interested in MG Sprouts, contact ….. Our resources are limited, but we would like to help where we can.
Activities with Community Organizations
Walton County Master Gardeners are partners with other organizations, providing horticultural experiences at community events.
Walton County Master Gardeners participate in STEM night at Walnut Grove Elementary and Sharon Elementary.
McDaniel Tichenor Princess Camp
We collaborate with the McDaniel Tichenor leadership and staff to provide an activity at the annual Princess Camp. At this camp the girls created flower crowns.
We collaborate with the McDaniel Tichenor leadership and staff to provide an activity at the annual Princess Camp. At this camp the girls created flower crowns.
We lead an activity for the annual Loganville Future Farmers of America (FFA) camp that includes hands on activities to further participant education in horticulture.
Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener?
Perhaps you have two major interests: gardening and the education of children. The Master Gardener program can satisfy both. There are many opportunities to volunteer in children’s activities as well as basic gardening opportunities. We would like to increase our children’s horticultural experiences in our county, but we need more trained Master Gardener volunteers.