Community Enrichment
Ramsey County Master Gardeners teach citizens at NUMEROUS community events and venues--examples: teaching schoolchildren to plant rain gardens to protect our water supplies, and staffing Q&A booths at community gardens and environmental celebrations.
As early as possible, please e-mail rcmg@umn.edu or call 651-704-2063 to request a Master Gardener.
Children's Hospital Horticulture Therapy
Ramsey County Master Gardeners provide natural, therapeutic activities for Children's Hospital patients, with projects such as "plant your plant with a tongue depressor" and "soil-less plant projects" for oncology patients. FREE!
This Program Provides:
- Relaxation, energy renewal, stress relief, sense of well-being, self-confidence, creativity, cooperation, patience, strength, improved motor skills, improved vocabulary and communication skills
- An opportunity for the children to learn about plants
- Relief from daily medical procedures
- An opportunity to value people/plant interaction
- A valuable therapeutic tool to incorporate into their therapeutic interventions
Master Gardeners serve 3,002 children & family members on average, including 992 of diverse backgrounds. For more information about the hospital, visit the Children's website.
Classes
Ramsey County Master Gardeners give a variety of eco-friendly presentations, including several in Spanish, to the public. E-mail rcmg@umn.edu or call 651-704-2063 for details.
