Ag Informer – Delaware Co. Extension News

Youth Summer Gardening Program Planned in Delaware County!

Delaware County youth are invited to join ISU Extension and Outreach Delaware County this summer for “Growing in the Garden!” This youth gardening program will be held weekly throughout the summer at the Manchester Community Garden, giving youth the opportunity to grow and care for a variety of plants while learning important lessons about garden care, food preservation, and more!

Growing in the Garden is open to youth in K-5^th grade.   The registration fee is $25 (financial assistance is available upon request). This program will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on dates listed below, with drop-off and pick-up at Tirrill Park in Manchester.

Program dates:

• May 14^th
• June 3^rd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th
• July 7^th, 21^st, 28^th
• August 4^th, 11^th, 20^th

To register for Growing in the Garden visit www.extension.iastate.edu/delaware or stop by the ISU Extension and Outreach Delaware County Office in Manchester by May 6^th.