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Kids Garden Organizations

Find garden programs for children around the world! 🌱

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These amazing organizations teach kids about gardening, nature, and sustainability. Find a program in your country and start your garden adventure!

KidsGardening

πŸ“United Statesβ€’National

America's largest youth gardening nonprofit, providing grants, resources, and curriculum for school and community gardens

🎯Programs:
Garden grants, educational resources, youth garden network
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Pre-K through 8th grade
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Junior Master Gardener (JMG)

πŸ“United Statesβ€’National (all 50 states)

International youth gardening program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

🎯Programs:
Curriculum-based learning, leadership development, service learning
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Grades 3-8
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National Farm to School Network

πŸ“United Statesβ€’National

Connects children to local food through school gardens and farm-to-school programs

🎯Programs:
School gardens, farm field trips, local food in cafeterias
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
K-12
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The Edible Schoolyard Project

πŸ“United Statesβ€’National

Created by Alice Waters, integrates gardens and kitchens into schools

🎯Programs:
School garden design, curriculum development, teacher training
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
K-12
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RHS Campaign for School Gardening

πŸ“United Kingdomβ€’National (England, Scotland, Wales)

UK's largest school gardening initiative with 30,000+ schools

🎯Programs:
Free seeds, resources, school garden awards, training
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
All ages
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Garden Organic - Master Gardener Programme

πŸ“United Kingdomβ€’National

Organic gardening education for children and families

🎯Programs:
School visits, workshops, growing guides
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
5-16
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Evergreen - Learning Grounds

πŸ“Canadaβ€’National (all provinces)

Transforms school grounds into dynamic outdoor classrooms

🎯Programs:
School ground greening, garden grants, resources
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
K-12
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4-H Canada

πŸ“Canadaβ€’National

Youth agricultural and environmental education

🎯Programs:
Gardening clubs, environmental projects, leadership
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
6-25
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Kitchen Garden Foundation

πŸ“Australiaβ€’National (all states and territories)

Stephanie Alexander's program integrating kitchen gardens in schools

🎯Programs:
Garden establishment, curriculum, professional development
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Primary school
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Junior Landcare

πŸ“Australiaβ€’National

Youth environmental stewardship and natural resource management

🎯Programs:
School grants, learning resources, environmental projects
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Early childhood to Year 12
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Acker e.V.

πŸ“Germanyβ€’Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Educational program that brings vegetable gardens to schools

🎯Programs:
GemΓΌseAckerdemie (vegetable academy), teacher training
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Grades 1-6
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GartenKind by Bioterra

πŸ“Switzerlandβ€’National

Swiss program from Bioterra that connects children with nature through gardening and hands-on outdoor experiences

🎯Programs:
Garden activities, nature education, sustainable gardening workshops for children
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Children and families
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Het Schooltuinplatform

πŸ“Netherlandsβ€’National

Network supporting school gardens throughout the Netherlands

🎯Programs:
Resources, training, garden network
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Primary school
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IVN Natuureducatie

πŸ“Netherlandsβ€’National

Nature education organization with youth gardening programs

🎯Programs:
School garden projects, outdoor learning, biodiversity
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
All ages
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Landestini

πŸ“Franceβ€’National

Connects children with nature and agriculture

🎯Programs:
School farm visits, educational gardens, workshops
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
3-18
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Jardinons Γ  l'Γ‰cole

πŸ“Franceβ€’National

GNIS-supported school gardening initiative

🎯Programs:
Free seed kits, educational resources, contests
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦Age Range:
Preschool to middle school
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Why Join a Garden Program? 🌟

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Learn Science

Biology, ecology, and life cycles

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Healthy Eating

Nutrition awareness and fresh food

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Make Friends

Social skills and teamwork

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Help the Planet

Environmental stewardship

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Ready to Get Started?

Ask your parents or teachers to help you contact one of these organizations! Many offer free programs and resources.