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Junior Master Gardener Spring Break Program Week
From Monday, April 21 2008 -  10:00am
To Friday, April 25 2008 - 3:00pm
Every day

Children will enjoy a week of fun-filled activities and crafts focused on the garden and horticultural education.  The topics for this week will include Soils and Water/Ecology and Environmental Horticulture.

Each child who completes the week’s activities will earn a badge and credit toward their Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Certification. The JMG Mission is “to grow good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success and service through a unique gardening education.”

Kids will explore their world through environmental science activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride, responsibility, and community involvement. The program incorporates service learning and volunteerism.

Extended care hours available 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM; Available for interested parents; inquire for rates and details.

Registration includes $25 nonrefundable registration fee.

Fee: $175 members/$225 nonmembers

Location: MHS Horticulture Center
Contact: Elizabeth Hoyt at 617-933-4983; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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About the Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Massachusetts Horticultural Society LogoFounded in 1829, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) is a member and donor-supported organization dedicated to encouraging and improving the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society produces the New England Spring Flower Show annually, with proceeds benefiting MHS projects and programs, including research initiatives, horticultural education for children and adults, development and maintenance of the MHS Horticulture Center at Elm Bank and MHS Gardens on the Greenway.