The Comal Master Gardeners’ (CMG) Youth Education Program supports school and community garden programs throughout Comal County. In partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Health and Youth Development County Agents, CMG volunteers provide training, educational curriculum, and ongoing support to help young people learn and grow through gardening.
Through hands-on gardening activities, classroom instruction using the Junior Master Gardener curriculum, and community educational events, Comal Master Gardeners share their horticultural knowledge and inspire the next generation of gardeners and environmental stewards.
Learning about planting seeds.
School and Community Garden Programs
Currently, 15 schools throughout Comal County participate in CMG youth garden programs. These programs serve students from preschool through young adulthood, including students in the Comal ISD Life Bridges program.
Planting the seeds.
Watering the seeds.
Learning about harvesting potatoes .
Community Youth Education Events
Comal Master Gardeners host two community events each year to engage children in hands-on learning and encourage an appreciation for the natural world.
Insect Adventures
Insect Adventures is a community open-house event that introduces children of all ages to the fascinating world of insects. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, children explore, discover, and develop curiosity about insects and a greater respect for living organisms.
Exploring many bugs, the good and the bad.
Vacation Garden School
Vacation Garden School is a three-day educational program for children ages 6–10. Through interactive, hands-on activities, children explore gardening, environmental stewardship, and sustainability while developing an appreciation for plants and the natural world.
Learning about different vegetables.
Questions or More Information?
For more information about the Comal Master Gardeners’ Youth Education Program, contact us at youthed@comalmg.com.