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Young Sprouts in the Garden to Highlight
Fun and Benefits of Gardening for Kids

Master Gardeners of Greene County, Ozarks Harvesting Hope and Springfield Greene-County Parks and Recreation have partnered to host kids and their families for “Young Sprouts in the Garden.” It will be held Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Nathanael Greene Park, 2400 S. Scenic in Springfield. Admission is free.

This community educational event is to promote and encourage an interest in gardening for children and teens, and to also foster an appreciation and respect for how we relate to plants and our environment. Interactive exhibits and booths will offer a chance to learn about or participate in activities such as planting a seed, sun safety, vegetable and fruit nutrition, horticulture careers, weather, trees, recycling and more.

Participants include: Ozarks Harvesting Hope, Master Gardeners of Greene County, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park, National Weather Service, Campbell’s Farm, Discovery Center, Show Me Yards & Neighborhoods, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, St. John’s Clinic – Pediatrics – Smith Glynn Callaway, Wickman’s Garden Village and Ryan Lawn & Tree.

Tours of the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens will be available. While supplies last, children will receive an Ozarks Harvesting Hope gardening apron for visiting the participating exhibits.

Ozarks Harvesting Hope, a part of the national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, is a local public service project of the Springfield Ad Club and Master Gardeners of Greene County.

For more information, call the University of Missouri Extension (Master Gardener) office at 417-862-9284 or visit www.ozarksharvestinghope.com.