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  • 5/10/2025 –  Young Gardeners Program Veggie Patch at Crenshaw!

    5/10/2025 – Young Gardeners Program Veggie Patch at Crenshaw!

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    Shop freshly grown produce by YGP’s Veggie Patch at Crenshaw! Meet the students & explore the magic that happens around the school at our YGP Garden Market.

    This fun outdoor event will give students the opportunity to grow their entrepreneurial skills while showcasing their hard work. Be their first customers at this mini-market, shop fresh produce, and support food education and garden programming.

    Donations for produce are welcomed!

    This outdoor event also will have:

    • An Info booth so you can learn more about Young Gardeners Program,

    • Dancing Vegetables,

    • “Sweet Peas” Education Station/Cooking Demo

    • and a Garden Tour by Young Gardeners Program Kids!

    The Young Gardeners Program is a project of Galveston’s Own Farmers Market. You can learn more about YGP here.

    Questions? Email younggardeners@gofarmersmarket.com

    Event Details:

    Date & Time: Saturday, May 10 / 9am- 11am

    Location: Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet School

    Address: 416 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

    Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ivDzMuVGc7dchdcdA


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    ¡Compra productos frescos del Huerto de YGP en Crenshaw! Conoce a los estudiantes y explora la magia que se vive en el colegio en nuestro Mercado de Huertos de YGP.

    Este divertido evento al aire libre les dará a los estudiantes la oportunidad de desarrollar sus habilidades empresariales y demostrar su esfuerzo. Sé su primer cliente en este minimercado, compra productos frescos y apoya la educación alimentaria y los programas de huertos.

    Las donaciones para productos son bienvenidas!

    Este evento al aire libre también tendrá:

    • Un puesto de información para que puedas aprender más sobre el Programa de Jóvenes Jardineros,

    • Verduras Bailarina,

    • Estación Educativa/Demostración de Cocina “Guisantes Dulces”

    • ¡y un Recorrido por el Huerto con los Niños del Programa de Jóvenes Jardineros!Young Gardeners Program es un proyecto del Galveston’s Own Farmers Market. Puede obtener más información sobre YGP aquí: https://galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com/younggardeners 

    Para obtener más información: envíe un correo electrónico a younggardeners@gofarmersmarket.com 

    envíe un mensaje de texto al ‪(409) 203-3336‬

    Detalles del evento

    Date & Time: Sabado, 10 de Mayo / 9am- 11am

    Location: Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet School

    Address: 416 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

  • YGP Veggie Patch at GOFM!

    YGP Veggie Patch at GOFM!

    GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program (YGP) is coming to the Farmers Market!

    Enjoy locally-grown veggies plucked straight from the YGP school gardens! Our YGP students will learn what it takes to plant, grow, harvest and SELL their fresh veggies at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!

    Support these young entrepreneurs and shop for what they have to offer! Our 6 schools will take turns selling their bounty at the market in April. Proceeds will fund mini-projects chosen by the YGP students–and maybe a party or two! 

    Are you a parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the afterschool program at one of the schools listed below? We’d love to have you and your child volunteer with us! Complete this form or email volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com for more information.

    School Appearance Schedule

    • April 7 – Oppe

    • April 14 – Burnet & Weis

    • April 21 – Rosenberg & Central

    • April 28 – Parker & Morgan

    April 7 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Featured School: Oppe

    April 14 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Featured School: Weis & Burnet

    April 21 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Featured School: Rosenberg & Central

    April 28 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Featured School: Parker & Morgan

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

    3304 Market, Galveston TX 77550


  • YGP Community Day at Rosenberg Elementary

    YGP Community Day at Rosenberg Elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, November 18

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Rosenberg Elementary

    721 10th St, Galveston, TX 77550

  • YGP Community Day at Oppe elementary

    YGP Community Day at Oppe elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, October 21

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Oppe Elementary

    2915 81st St, Galveston, TX 77554

  • YGP Community Day at Morgan elementary

    YGP Community Day at Morgan elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, September 23

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Parker Elementary

    1410 37th St, Galveston, TX 77550

  • YGP Community Day at Parker elementary

    YGP Community Day at Parker elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, May 20

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Parker Elementary

    6802 Jones Dr, Galveston, TX 77551

  • YGP Community Day at Weis Middle

    YGP Community Day at Weis Middle

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, April 22

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Weis Middle School

    7100 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77551

  • YGP Veggie Patch at GOFM!

    YGP Veggie Patch at GOFM!

    GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program (YGP) is coming to the Farmers Market!

    Enjoy locally-grown veggies plucked straight from the YGP school gardens! Our YGP students will learn what it takes to plant, grow, harvest and SELL their fresh veggies at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!

    Support these young entrepreneurs and shop for what they have to offer! Our 6 schools will take turns selling their bounty at the market in April. Proceeds will fund mini-projects chosen by the YGP students–and maybe a party or two! 

    Are you a parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the afterschool program at one of the schools listed below? We’d love to have you and your child volunteer with us! Complete this form or email volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com for more information.

    School Appearance Schedule

    • April 2 – Weis & Burnet

    • April 16 – Oppe & Austin

    • April 23 – Parker & Morgan

    April 2 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Featured School: Weis & Burnet

    April 16 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Featured School: Oppe & Austin

    April 23- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Featured School: Parker & Morgan

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

    3304 Market, Galveston TX 77550


  • First Saturday of the Month – YGP Community Day at Crenshaw Elementary

    First Saturday of the Month – YGP Community Day at Crenshaw Elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Every First Saturday of the Month

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Crenshaw Elementary

    416 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

  • YGP Community Day at Burnet Elementary

    YGP Community Day at Burnet Elementary

    Community Days are fun days for all! Help us get the garden beds looking nice and sharp for the students.

    Dress for the weather & for getting down in the gardens. Open to everyone. No garden experience required.

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Saturday, February 18

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Burnet Elementary

    5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77551