The 4-H Children's Gardens are possible through the generous donations of our sponsors and friends. Theme areas are sponsored by individuals, groups or businesses. When someone sponsors a theme area, a bronze plaque that contains the name of the theme area, the name of the donor and an inscription of the donor's choosing is added to the theme garden.

Everything you see, and all our programs are only possible because of these sponsorships.

If you know one of our sponsors, be sure to thank them for making this magical place we call the 4-H Children's Gardens possible.

If you would like to be a sponsor or a friend of the garden please contact us via email or give us a call: 517-355-5191 ext. 1-349

With a gift of at least $25 per year, you can become a friend of the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens. Your gift will build on the legacy that the Children's Gardens have already become through outstanding creative learning opportunities. Friends of the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens are invited to an annual event in the gardens and receive a newsletter. In addition to a gift, for $11 members can also recieve 10 parking tokens for the summer and recriprocal benefits at participating American Horticultural Society gardens. Because the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens are supported by the Michigan 4-H Foundation, your gift will also be recognized according to giving level through the foundation's Clover Citation Program.

Sponsor a brick - $250

For a $250 donation, the name of your choice will be inscribed on a commemorative brick. Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones and are placed in the Demonstration Plaza of the outdoor 4-H Children's Garden.

Sponsor a day - $500

Make a special day this year yours in the 4-H Children's Gardens by becoming a day sponsor. A name of your choice will be featured in the newsletter and 4-H Children's Gardens web site in addition to being displayed in the gardens on that day (dates subject to availibility).

Major gifts to the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens support the future of the gardens and its learning opportunities. Major gifts to the Michigan 4-H Foundation may also be recognized by Michigan State University major gift clubs.

Sponsor an amphitheater seat - $1,000

Sponsoring an amphitheater seat in the Demonstration Plaza of the outdoor 4-H Children's Garden helps insure that the amphitheater continues to be an exceptional place for educational demonstrations and presentations.

Sponsor an activity center - $2,500

Discovery Carts and Wonder Totes provide teachers, families and other visitors even more access to education in the gardens. Be among the first to sponsor a year of garden education through a cart or set of five totes.

Other Major Gifts

The impact of your donation will reach far into the future with a gift to the Gardens Education Fund, the Gardens Renewal Fund or by creating a named endowment. Other possible focuses for a major gift are sponsorship of an indoor garden theme area and development of garden educational programs, indluding technology-delivered curriculum and programs. Gifts of $5,000 or more will be recognized on the Friends Terrace Plaque located at the west entrance to the outdoor garden.

For more information visit the Michigan 4-H Foundation web site, or contact:
Executive Director, Michigan 4-H Foundation
Phone: 517-353-6692
Email: info@mi4hfdtn.org