Author Archives: TollgatePrograms

2021 Summer Camp Reflection

Posted on 13 September, 2021 by TollgatePrograms

It is the middle of September and all the summer camp activities of 2021 have now come to a close—giving us the opportunity and time to reflect about what an amazing summer it was. After over a year of virtual … Continue reading →

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MSU Tollgate Farm Steward Teen Leadership Program 2021

Posted on 13 September, 2021 by TollgatePrograms

What is a Steward? A steward is a person whose responsibility it is to take care of something. This experience offers teens a chance to enrich, mentor, and lead campers while gaining valuable leadership and life skills. In a positive educational environment, teens experience … Continue reading →

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Splish Splash Water Camp 2021:

Posted on 30 August, 2021 by TollgatePrograms

Monday: Happy Monday and happy Last week of summer camp this summer! Wild how quickly this summer is going by– I am not sure we are ready for it to end! This beautiful Monday the Orange Peppers kicked off the … Continue reading →

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Survival Camp 2021: Monday – Friday

Posted on 23 August, 2021 by TollgatePrograms

Welcome to Survival Camp 2021! Check out the photos below with a brief description to learn about the fun we have this week! Monday: First off we kicked off the camp week with a wagon ride around Tollgate! We saw … Continue reading →

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The Journey of an Onion: Seed to Plate with the MSU Tollgate Farm Sustainable Agriculture Team

Posted on 23 August, 2021 by TollgatePrograms

We are harvesting onions! Come along on the journey from seed to your plate. It can take over 100 days from seed to harvestable bulb, so we start in February in the greenhouse. There was still snow on the ground, … Continue reading →