JMG – Junior Master Gardener
The Junior Master Gardener Program is an international youth gardening program operated nationwide through the Cooperative Extension network.
JMG is “Growing Good Kids” by igniting a passion for learning, success and service through a unique gardening education.
JMG inspires youths to be of service to others through leadership development and service learning projects and rewards them with certification and recognition.
JMG Teacher/Leader Training events are offered throughout the year on request and can be hosted at a school or community center by scheduling with the Extension 4-H JMG Specialist. All JMG workshop participants receive CEU credits for professional development. The workshop sessions covering the JMG curriculum are presented in a hands-on interactive format. The JMG Curriculum contains over 400 cross curricular activities, which are TEKS aligned, STEM based and STAR ready. It covers a broad range of topics including horticulture, nutrition and environmental stewardship. The JMG curriculum and material prepares participants to get involved . For further details on the JMG program visit the web site at WWW.JMGKIDS.US.
Be a part of JMG-Growing healthy minds and bodies for kids! In Harris County contact Sheryl Nolen by phone at 281.855.5600 or by email at snolen@ag.tamu.edu.
JMG Events and Registration
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go Training- August 8, 2015
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go General Flyer for Harris Training
Join us for the Kick off Training in Harris County for the NEW JMG Learn, Grow, Eat Go program with energized ways to get the community excited about growing fresh food, eating right and getting active. This training will offer teachers and professionals credits for professional development, introduce new TEKS aligned and STARR Ready activities to enhance not only nutrition initiatives but STEAM up your program with the kitchen science and horticulture.
We promise a real hands on day with opportunities to partner with your Texas A&M Extension program for support in program development and resources to get your Learn, Grow, Eat Go program growing. Register deadline is August 4th– Registration posted on Event Brite $30.00 plus the Eventbrite fee ($2.64) at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/jmg-learn-grow-eat-go-teacherleader-training-tickets-17850230520. This Fall is perfect for bringing communities together in the garden and at the table. Contact Sheryl Nolen, CEA 4-H/JMG Specialist for information at 713-274-0978 or email snolen@ag.tamu.edu.