Little Growers Inc. Community garden programs serves children of low to moderate income families between the ages of 5-18 years old. We served approximately 50 children in the 2018-2022 . These children were provided a scholarship to register with our club through 4HOline.com. We provide 2 monthly garden workshops. Youths are required to keep journals of their planting timelines and production/harvest results. Program youth are then required to record what recipes they used to prepare their, harvest and how their harvest increased their consumption of fresh organic foods that month. The new program year officially begins September 01, 2023
4H MEETINGS
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4-H Council is an elected representative group of 4-H members who meet, discuss, plan, and assist in carrying out 4-H programs and activities in the interest of the total membership. The Council provides a link between local clubs or groups and County 4-H Programs, between County Programs and District 4-H Programs, and between District Programs and State 4-H Programs.
Do you want to learn about how to grow food? and feed the butterflies?Learn how to design farms and gardens like Mother Nature would.
Beyond Organic Design Inc. & Little Growers Inc. introduces children to urban agriculture and permaculture design. Students acquire knowledge and tools to participate in the beginning design of Little Growers Inc. Community Garden, currently located in a “food desert” community near Crane Creek in Melbourne, Florida. Our introduction will cover the design process, interview the stakeholders, assessing soil conditions, companion planting, and plants for pollinators. Other topics covered include applied technology and bioremediation (ways to repair our communities soil and air quality, improving residents quality of life). This initial workshop will be the start of a longer series. Our final goal is to transform the community garden into an urban sustainability demonstration site and outdoor classroom.
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We cover the design process, ethics, and principles.
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interview the stakeholders
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assess the space for soil conditions
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research native plants
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Applied technology
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Learn about companion planting, plant for pollinators.
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Learn and implement a design for bioremediation
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Our design will include site appropriate planting and companion planting.
Summer Earn and Learn Estuary Echo Program
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Summer Earn and Learn Estuary Echo Program! This immersive summer experience provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in environmental stewardship, civic leadership, and hands-on science activities. Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with educational adventures, community service, and personal growth.​Program OverviewOur six-week program is designed to introduce participants to various aspects of environmental conservation, civic engagement, and sustainable living. Each week is packed with activities that will inspire and educate.