Cultivating Curiosity: Connecting Kids to Farm, Garden and Nature

Moore County Center707 Pinehurst AveAgricultural CenterCarthage, NC 28327OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P(910) 947-3188https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

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Discover how to inspire young people to grow and appreciate their own food.

Moore County Board of Elections

Whether you have ample garden space or are working with limited resources, you’ll discover how to integrate fun activities that inspire young people to grow and appreciate their own food, all that can be learned in a garden and celebrate nature. Workshop Speaker: Liz Driscoll, NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Youth Development Specialist. She brings 18 years of experience in youth programming for the departments of <a href="https://cals.ncsu.edu/horticultural-science/" title="https://cals.ncsu.edu/horticultural-science/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Horticultural Science</a>, <a href="https://cals.ncsu.edu/crop-and-soil-sciences/" title="https://cals.ncsu.edu/crop-and-soil-sciences/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crop and Soil Sciences</a>, and <a href="https://cals.ncsu.edu/entomology-and-plant-pathology/" title="https://cals.ncsu.edu/entomology-and-plant-pathology/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Entomology and Plant Pathology</a> to this event. Liz engages youth both near and far… from North Carolina to Kenya and Brazil through an NCSU global program where children are considered the key to growing and strengthening communities.

Participants: This interactive workshop will explore creative, hands-on approaches for adults to engage youth of all ages in developing an interest in plants, insects and soils… cultivating curiosity and wonder. The focus will be on experiential learning, community connections, and practical skill-building. This session will provide educators, youth leaders, and community volunteers with fresh ideas to foster curiosity about food systems, environmental stewardship, and healthy living.

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