Children's Garden Program

The Community Organic Garden at the EIC offers a gratifying hands-on experience for young gardeners to make friends, learn, and grow a variety of plants in their own garden plot.

Now accepting registration for Summer 2024 garden program

Children and an accompanied adult are invited to join other families in the enriching experience of growing food together. Accompany UM-Dearborn student interpreters to learn gardening tips and techniques as you maintain, grow, and harvest a variety of vegetables.

We’ll also have fun exploring soil, worms, composting, garden creatures, and pollination at the beautiful and interesting Community Organic Garden on the UM-Dearborn campus.

Program Requirements:

1. One adult chaperone must attend each session with the registered child.

2. This program is for children 6-8 years of age.

3. The gardeners meet on select Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm. 

4. There will be a $40 fee to cover gardening supplies.

If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Osowski at [email protected].