Hahn Horticulture Garden and Montgomery County 4-H are offering a super fun club focusing on garden or nature-related books and hands-on activities for youth in grades k-2! Each week we will read a book and play games and do hands-on activities related to that book. Classes will be led by the Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Hahn Horticulture Garden, the Montgomery County 4-H Extension Agent, and trained volunteers (generally 3 or more adults for each class). Hahn Horticulture Garden will provide space for club meetings and activities.
Ages: Open to all county youth (4-H and non 4-H members) in grades K-2
Dates: Club meetings are on the following dates: September 7, 21; October 5, 19, 26; and November 2, 9. This totals 7 weeks.
Times: 4:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
Location: Hahn Horticulture Garden and Pavilion, Virginia Tech Campus Cost: $25 per child - This fee covers a small snack and all supplies
Make checks payable to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech”. If financial assistance is needed, we can work with you on payment options. Please contact us for more information or to request a financial assistance application.
Register: To register for the spring classes, complete a 4-H health history form. You can download the form at: http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/388/388-906/388-906-PDF.pdf
Return the form with your payment to Stephanie Huckestein, 200 Garden Lane, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Upon receipt of your registration, we will e-mail you directions and information, so please be sure to print your home e-mail address legibly and clearly. If you do not have internet or e-mail access, please call our office at 382-5790. We will mail you a health history form and other information about the program. Registration deadline is Friday, September 2. Maximum of 16 children, minimum of 8.
Questions? Contact Michelle Dickerson (382-5790, adickerson@vt.edu) or Stephanie Huckestein (231-5970, vtgarden@vt.edu).
If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Michelle Dickerson at (540) 382-5790/TDD* during the business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800)828-1120.
