Garden Explorations for Families

Monthly Themes

January – June 11: Tuesdays, 3:30 pm

June 18 - August: Tuesdays, 10:15 am

September - October: Tuesdays, 3:30 pm

Come join us, January - October! Each month features a new theme, with different weekly activities.

Registration required. $8 per child plus Garden admission for all participants. To register call 262-9887 ext. 322.

Animals in Winter | January

How do animals survive the cold winter season? Find out as we take a wintery garden walk.

Birds in the Backyard | February

Learn the names and the songs of some of our beautiful, backyard visitors.

Orchids Organza | March

Cruise through the Conservatory to visit the bright colors and sweet smelling scents of Orchids Galore.

Habitats | April*

Explore a pond, forest, and meadow as we search for our furry, scaly, and feathered friends!

*Garden Explorations for Families will NOT run April 2, 2013

Soils | May

What’s in the soil? Dig in the dirt and discover how decomposers help make up healthy, productive soil.

Weather | June

Don’t rain on our parade! Join us in the garden as we discover the power of wind, rain, and sun.

Garden Dwellers | July

Look for birds, insects, amphibians, and reptiles. Take a look at where these animals live and why they are so important to our ecosystem.

Plant Products | August

Are you wearing a plant? Did you eat one for dinner?  Learn the different uses for plants as we touch, smell, and taste goodies from the garden.

The Harvest | September

The Garden is full of beautiful treasures! Discover the many patterns and designs nature has developed throughout the growing season.

Trees | October

Yellow, orange, green, and gold; the trees are looking magnificent! Follow us off the beaten path to discover shapes, touch bark, and look for seeds.