Youth Programs and Resources

Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic

The Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic for 2024 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th, with a morning and afternoon session offered. The annual class is targeted at youth in the 5th-9th grades. The sessions cover basic lawn information, lawn mowing safety, lawn mower maintenance, and how to start a lawn mowing business. Check our event calendar for further details and registration link.

In School Presentations

Our Youth Education Committee primarily focuses on in-classroom gardening presentations for elementary school students. The presentations are requested through the 4-H Department.

School Gardening Programs

Our staff and Master Gardeners can assist with the implementation of school garden programs. We can provide technical assistance for starting gardens. Assistance with delivering programs by our Master Gardeners is assessed on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on volunteer availability.

Important Links

2021 Spring Break Activity Kit

Junior Master Gardener Curriculum

Contact Information

Have Questions? Contact:

Sedgwick County
Horticulture
7001 W. 21st St. North
Wichita KS 67205
(316) 660-0144

Debra Harries
MG Volunteer Coordinator
(316) 660-0138
debraharries@ksu.edu

Matt McKernan
Ornamental Horticulture Agent
(316) 660-0140
mckernan@ksu.edu

Abbey Draut
Food Crops Horticulture Agent
(316) 660-0142
abbeyd@ksu.edu