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Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County
7001 W. 21st Street N.
Wichita, KS  67205
Map & Location

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

316-660-0100
sg@listserv.ksu.edu

Youth Programs and Resources

Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic 

The Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic for 2024 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th, with a morning and afternoon session offered. The annual class is targeted at youth in the 5th-9th grades. The sessions cover basic lawn information, lawn mowing safety, lawn mower maintenance, and how to start a lawn mowing business. Check our event calendar for further details and registration link. 

 In School Presentations

Our Youth Education Committee primarily focuses on in-classroom gardening presentations for elementary school students. The presentations are requested through the 4-H Department.   

School Gardening Programs

Our staff and Master Gardeners can assist with the implementation of school garden programs. We can provide technical assistance for starting gardens. Assistance with delivering programs by our Master Gardeners is assessed on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on volunteer availability. 

Contact Information

Have Questions? Contact:

Sedgwick County 
Horticulture
7001 W. 21st St. North
Wichita KS 67205
(316) 660-0144

Debra Harries
MG Volunteer Coordinator
(316) 660-0138
debraharries@ksu.edu 

Matt McKernan
Ornamental Horticulture Agent
(316) 660-0140
mckernan@ksu.edu 

Abbey Draut
Food Crops Horticulture Agent
(316) 660-0142
abbeyd@ksu.edu