Garden Adventures start promptly at 10 AM in Em's Sprout House. Please keep in mind space is limited to 25 participants. Ages 4 - 12 are welcome with a caregiver. Please no infants. Members: $5 / Nonmembers: $7. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register for participant children only; caregivers do not need to secure a spot.
KIDS CLASS: Spring Seed Sowing Party
Saturday, March 13
10 AM - 11:30 AM
The first day of spring is fast approaching and the plants and animals are gearing up for the new season. Let’s wander the awakening Garden and see how things fared before heading back to Em’s Sprout House for a seed sowing party! We’ll plant a variety of vegetable seeds to get them growing in time for our own gardens.
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KIDS CLASS: Fantastic Fox Families
Saturday, March 27
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Did you know that the Garden is home to multiple fox families, also called skulks? These fantastic animals are year-round residents, and we will take you on a journey to learn about where they live. We will practice track and scat identification, hiking safety, and how to best detect their dens in nature.
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KIDS CLASS: Bulbaceous Beauties
Saturday, April 10
10 AM - 11:30 AM
This year’s bulb display is going to knock your socks off! Join us for a private tour of the new Floral Walk bulb display with expert horticulturist Crystal Reese, who oversees the exciting project. Once the beauty has inspired us, we’ll create mixed media works of art in Em’s Sprout House.
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KIDS CLASS: Earth Day in Action!
Saturday, April 24
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us in observing Earth Day by assisting our Conservation team with a re-vegetation project in the Natural Area. After some rewarding work, we’ll head back to the Sprout House for drinks and snacks. Each participant will receive a tree seedling to plant at home and help remove some carbon dioxide from the air! Don’t forget your work gloves and sturdy shoes.
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KIDS CLASS: Patio Herb Garden
Saturday, May 8
10 AM - 11:30 AM
It’s our annual plant sale and we’ve set aside some of our favorite herbs for this exclusive kid’s class. We’ll visit the Herb Garden to learn about our favorite herbs, and then return to Em’s Sprout House to create individual patio gardens.
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KIDS CLASS: Metamorphosis Insectigations
Saturday, May 22
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Insects including cicadas, mantids, and dragonflies experience what is called gradual, or incomplete metamorphosis. Join us for a class that focuses on the life stages of these magnificent insects, including an art project and a hike through the natural area in search of signs of insect casings.
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