Upcoming Events and Training,
Internship Applications Still Being Accepted

Don't Miss These Upcoming Events and Training

The MSU Horticulture Department Holiday Open House and Plant Sale
Thursday, December 1  Noon - 7:30pm
Plant and Soil Sciences Building Conservatory and Headhouse
1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing 48824
Enjoy a model train display, decorated holiday trees, and refreshments! Santa will arrive in his sleigh at 5:30. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit their Facebook event page or Horticulture Department event page.  

Lansing Roots Incubator Farm Information and Recruitment Sessions
Monday, December 12  6:30 - 7:30pm OR
Saturday, December 17 1:00 - 3:00pm
919 Filley Street, Lansing  48906
Do you have farming experience or strong gardening background? Are you interested in growing for market and starting your own business? Do you have the time and energy to be a farmer, but lack the resources? Lansing Roots helps beginning farmers from the Greater Lansing area develop successful market gardening and farming enterprises through an incubator farm setting. Learn more at the information sessions, which will feature a presentation and program FAQs. For questions, please contact Program Manager Ben Sommers via email or at (517) 853-7813.

2017 Garden Leader's Training
February 18th and 25th, and March 11th
Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Avenue, Lansing 48912 
All are welcome; both those starting new gardens, and also those looking to take on a leadership role at an existing garden and provide a lending hand. The 2017 series will take place over 3 Saturday mornings, 9:00am - 12:30pm at the Foster Community Center in Lansing. Check out further information here. Please share this information widely with anyone you think may be interested. To RSVP, just email the Garden Project or call us at (517) 853-7805. 

GP Internship Applications Still Being Accepted

The Garden Project Intern position is still open. We will continue to accept applications until it is filled!

The Garden Project Intern will work directly with GP staff on a variety of tasks. These may include assisting with educational and promotional efforts, working at the Resource Center and/or Demonstration Garden, supporting gardeners and volunteers, and handling garden site preparations. For a full position description, including application instructions, click here.