Commemorative Bricks
Celebrate a life event or honor a special person, occasion or memory with a commemorative brick placed within the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden at Michigan State University.
Brick sponsorships supporting the annual garden upkeep, maintenance and programming.
Sponsor a 4×8” brick — $275
3 lines with 14 characters per line (including spaces and symbols)- Sponsor an 8×8” brick — $1,000
5 lines with 14 characters per line (including spaces and symbols) - Commemorative Mini Brick — $35 additional
For an additional $35 you may order a paper weight-sized mini brick (1½x3″ dimensions), an exact replica of the brick paver.
Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones. See brick inscription ideas below.
Brick Installation
Bricks are installed on the following timeline:
| Order Deadline | Installation timeframe |
| April 1 | May 15-31 |
| June 1 | July 15-30 |
| August 1 | September 15-30 |
Brick Location
Bricks are usually installed in the Demonstration Plaza in the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden at Michigan State University. You may also choose to have your brick placed in the Pete and Sally Smith Schoolyard Demonstration Garden.
Brick Inspiration
Need some inspiration for a brick inscription? Bricks may:
- Remember a loved one
- Honor someone special
- Celebrate a graduation or a 4-H graduating senior
- Commemorate an anniversary, retirement or other milestone
- Recognize an organization
Brick Orders
Bricks may be ordered online or by sending a check made payable to the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
If you prefer to mail a check, print a brick sponsor form to mail in with your payment to sponsor a brick at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens.
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Sponsor a Brick
Become a permanent part of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden by sponsoring a brick! Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones. Learn more: Sponsor a brick!.