November Monthly Meeting

Summer Camp: Growing Future Gardeners at Michigania

Thursday, Nov. 12, 11:30 am

Ann Arbor City Club

The U-M Alumni Association's Camp Michigania on Walloon Lake is a beloved summer tradition for hundreds of U-M alumni and their families. Under the leadership of Camp Director Kelley Stearns, a gardening program that aims to inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts has been established. Through collaborations with local indigenous educators, farmers, and University of Michigan partners, Kelley and the camp team strive to build a community garden space that is accessible, educational, and builds belonging. In this presentation, Kelley will outline how the team got there, what they are currently implementing, and what their plans are for the future.

Registration is open now and closes Thursday, Nov. 5 at midnight.

Applications now open for 2026-27 grants and scholarships

Nonprofit garden, farm projects invited to apply for Ann Arbor Farm & Garden grants; scholarships available to college students

Ann Arbor Farm & Garden is now accepting applications for grant funding from nonprofit garden- and farm-related projects in Washtenaw County. Grant applicants must be nonprofit or 501(c)3 organizations. Projects must further the mission of Ann Arbor Farm & Garden to promote and support local gardens, farms, and environmental stewardship through education, community service, and financial grants and scholarships.

College students pursuing studies in horticulture, environment, and related fields are invited to apply for scholarship funds.

Download the application forms below. The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Award decisions will be announced in February 2027. Please direct questions to Ann Ringia, Foundation Chair, at AAFG.Foundation@gmail.com. Please note, membership in AAF&G is not required to submit an application.

2026-27 AAFG Grant App 2026-27 AAFG Scholarship App

Dig into Composting with Fall Classes

Do you want to divert food waste from your trash? Learn how to compost this fall. It’s simple! You can:

Become a Certified Master Composter.

Meet one Tuesday evening a week for five weeks from September 15 to October 13, 2026, then pass a take-home exam, and volunteer 10 hours of community composting service. Course is designed for everyone. The cost is $69, which includes a PDF of the compost manual. This program is coordinated by Project Grow.

Click here for more information; click here to register for the class.

OR, just learn the basics.

The “Magic of Composting” hands-on workshop is a one-day, two-hour class for busy adults who can’t commit to a full course. It consists of 1.5 hours of in-class instruction and a half hour of outside hands-on demonstrations. Class meets on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. Fee to be determined. The class details are still being finalized; registration information will be available her e soon. Stay tuned!

Questions? Contact Lisa Perschke at lperschke5567@gmail.com .

Get to know Ann Arbor Farm & Garden!

We’re a welcoming, active group of learners, doers, explorers, and leaders,

passionate about sharing and promoting the many benefits of gardens and gardening with each other and our community.

We raise money for annual grants and scholarships, expand our gardening and environmental knowledge,

and share beauty with others through garden tours and flower therapy. In the process, we create strong social connections and lifelong friendships.

Flowers – Friends – Food – Gardens – Giving

AAF&G members enjoy them all. Join us!

Get to know Ann Arbor Farm & Garden!

Flowers – Friends – Food – Gardens – Giving

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