Giving to 4-H Children’s Gardens
Friends of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens
The Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens and its programs are made possible by private donations to the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
You may remember the garden from the very beginning. We have come a long way and have touched hundreds of thousands of lives. Your support over the years has made a difference in the lives of kids of all ages. One thing that hasn’t changed – we need your continued support. We invite you to support the gardens to insure their beauty and provide fun learning experiences for kids – experiences that encourage them to let their imaginations grow. Please consider making a donation for the gardens, sponsoring a theme garden or program, becoming a volunteer or sponsoring a brick.
Help us Grow!
With a gift of at least $100 a year, you can become a friend of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Your gift will build on the legacy that the Children’s Gardens have already become through outstanding gardens and creative learning opportunities.
Friends of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens are invited to an annual event in the gardens and receive a newsletter.
Because the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens are supported by the Michigan 4-H Foundation, your gift will also be recognized according to giving level through the foundation’s Clover Citation Program.
Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones and are placed in the courtyard of your choice. They are then placed in Demonstration Plaza in the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden (at Michigan State University). Bricks are usually installed in the spring and fall of each year.
Memorial and tribute gifts are charitable contributions that support the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens and at the same time honor friends and family members.
- Memorial gifts make a lasting tribute to the memory of family members and friends.
- Tribute gifts recognize the contributions and talents of living persons or celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, graduation or anniversary.
Major Gifts
Major gifts to the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens support the future of the gardens and its learning opportunities. Major gifts to the Michigan 4-H Foundation are also recognized by Michigan State University major gift clubs.
- Sponsor an amphitheater seat — $1,000 By sponsoring an amphitheater seat in Demonstration Plaza of the outdoor 4 H Children’s Garden you will help ensure that the amphitheater continues to be an exceptional place for educational demonstrations and presentations. Download the amphitheater seat sponsor form.
- Sponsor an activity center — $2,500 Discovery Carts and Wonder Totes provide teachers, families and other visitors even more access to education in the gardens. Be among the first to sponsor a year of garden education through a cart or set of five totes. Download the activity center sponsor form.
- Other major gifts The impact of your donation will reach far into the future with a gift to:
- Grow the Gardens Education Fund or the Gardens Renewal Fund.
- Create a named endowment.
- Sponsor a garden theme area.
- Develop a garden educational programs, including technology-delivered curriculum and programs.
For more information about these and other major gifts to the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens, contact:
Michigan 4-H Foundation
Phone: (517) 353-6692
E-mail: info@mi4hfdtn.org
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Through 4-H I have learned so many things that can help me build my confidence. I went from feeling insecure about my disability to being able to tell other kids who have dyslexia that even if it is difficult, you shouldn\'t feel embarrassed about it. Since joining 4-H I can share my experience with dyslexia and help people understand the disability.
— Sophia Mason, Monroe County
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!.