Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens

Summer Fun Series

• Apr 25

  Butterfly Day

  April 25, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come and explore the secret life of butterflies in the Indoor 4-H Children's Garden.

• Jun 6

  Garden Geocache Event

  June 6, 2026 9:30AM – 11:30AM

  Join us for a day of geocaching in the garden.

• Jun 18

  Pirate and Pixie Garden Party

  June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, MSU campus, 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

  Argh me mateys. Join us for a morning of swashbuckling fun!

• Jun 23

  Digger Day

  June 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come to the garden and explore the world of diggers. Front- end loaders, dump trucks and back hoes – all of these tools help with projects both big and small in our communities.

• Jul 16

  Water Day

  July 16, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come cool off from the summer heat and have fun in the garden with water.

• Jul 23

  Bug Day

  July 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  We cannot get enough of these amazing six-legged friends! Join us for an annual tribute to insects in the gardens.

• Jul 30

  Bubble Day

  July 30, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come celebrate the end of summer vacation at the garden with bubbles!

News

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  New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

  Published on November 20, 2024
  Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.

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  New MSU Horticulture Gardens Curator poised to build on legacy of gardens

  Published on October 8, 2024
  This August, CANR welcomed Mason McNair, Ph.D., as the new curator of the MSU Horticulture Gardens. Bringing a lifelong passion for horticulture, McNair seeks to build on the gardens' legacy while expanding programming and accessibility for visitors

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  Indoor Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden rebuilding after loss

  Published on June 1, 2024
  The Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden opened May 2, 2003, to provide year-round educational access to science-based learning and exploration of plants for children.

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  Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrates 30 years

  Published on November 7, 2023
  On Aug. 4, a 30th anniversary garden party was held to celebrate the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Food, games and other activities were available for guests partake in the joyous occasion.

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  The 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrate 30th anniversary

  Published on June 2, 2023
  In summer 2023, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will celebrate 30 years of existence. As we mark this occasion, the Michigan 4-H Foundation is reflecting on the origins of the first garden.