By Karen Englert | Chief Executive Officer
Both of our units are blessed with the opportunity to grow vegetables for our Club members. From discussing seeds and germination to exploring new flavors and recipes, University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners helps from beginning to end.
During a recent lesson at our O'Fallon Club, Master Gardeners encouraged kids to taste the difference in tomatoes of differing colors. The reactions were priceless!
Gardening is fun and it is a learning tool appropriate for children or adults of any age. Early childhood programs use gardens to provide multisensory learning experiences and to give children a strong foundation in basic STEM concepts. Elementary educators utilize gardens to expand on children's previous knowledge and to reinforce what members are learning in Club programs. Gardening also exposes children to science and other STEM disciplines at an earlier age, which increases the likelihood of them studying or working in a STEM-related field later in life.
Support from STEAM donors allows us to continue bringing the science of food to our members at both units.
By Karen Englert | Chief Executive Officer
By Karen Englert | Chief Executive Officer
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