Apr 24, 2020 | Activity, Craft, Resources, Uncategorized
Birds are a really wonderful part of our garden community at YGP and a signal that spring is in the air! Today, we’re going to make upcycled birdhouses so we can enjoy the sights and sounds of spring from home! These homemade birdhouses are easy to make AND make use...
Apr 8, 2020 | Activity, Resources
Come, one and all, and learn about the parts and processes of PLANTS! At the Youth Garden Project, we love plants. Let’s see how much you already know about our leafy pals! Here is a matching game… Print and cut out each individual box (or make your own with some...
Apr 2, 2020 | Activity, Resources, Uncategorized
Water is important to all plants – especially in the garden at YGP! But how does water move through plants? By performing the Rainbow Root Systems Experiment, we will learn how plants take up water through their roots! We will also get some practice using the...
Mar 31, 2020 | Activity, Garden, Resources
Learn how to create a functioning compost pile, in your own backyard! What is compost in the first place? Compost is made by gathering plant material, such as leaves, grass clippings, and food scraps. Over time, these materials decompose (or break down) and can be...
Mar 26, 2020 | Activity, Craft, Resources
Today we are going to be naturalists and observe what Springtime looks like in our local environment! This is a great way to develop kids’ observation skills while getting some much needed fresh air! Background A naturalist is a scientist who specializes in studying...
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