4-H Children's Gardens
The Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens provide fun learning experiences in a safe and interactive environment. Gifts to this priority area will:
- Support interactive, plant-based learning spaces;
- Cultivate curiosity and scientific exploration;
- Inspire discovery and growth through hands-on learning; and
- Provide opportunities for youth and families to explore together.
Goal:
Join Us in Planting Seeds for the Future
Every visit to the 4-H Children’s Gardens offers opportunities for discovery, connection and learning. Your gift helps make those visits possible and nurtures the seeds of curiosity, creativity and confidence that prepare young people to be Beyond Ready for life.
Make your gift today and invest in a Beyond Ready future with Michigan 4-H.
To learn more about this Michigan 4-H Beyond Ready Campaign priority or explore further gift options, contact Michigan 4-H Foundation Director Abbey Miler at (517) 353-6692 or abmiller@msu.edu.
Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens Impact in Action
4-H Stories in the Garden returns for 29th season
May 12, 2026
This summer, families are invited to enjoy the magic of reading, nature and teen leadership as 4-H Stories in the Garden celebrates its 29th year at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position
Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.
Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrates 30 years
November 7, 2023
On Aug. 4, a 30th anniversary garden party was held to celebrate the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Food, games and other activities were available for guests partake in the joyous occasion.