Garden Creatures – Drop In Program April – May 2023

Join us for a fun morning in the gardens! These sessions focus on the different animal species we find in the garden and the important role they play in that habitat. Each session will include hands-on activities, games, crafts, and garden explorations! Sign up for one or all four sessions.

• Date: Fridays April 14, 21, May 5, 2023
• Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Ages: 5 – 14 years
• Fee: $25/session; $65/3 session bundle
• Register: HERE or call 250 479 6162

Our Nature Connections 

Every moment in the garden provides opportunities for connections with nature, and the many parts that contribute to its existence and evolution. This program of exploration will allow us to observe plants, both native and invasive species and to learn how they survive/thrive. Discover uses for some and ways to remove others, as we strive to heal the land. Ages 5 to 14.

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Our Garden – Short Series Program 

Families looking for confidence to grow their own produce can join us for Our Garden. This 2 part series is all about hands-on techniques to prepare your garden space for planting.  Week 1 will include the use of overwintering crops for soil development, creating & preparing plots, and harvesting of fall & winter crops, and making room for the spring growing season. During week 2, we will seed trays for a variety of vegetable crops to plant out in the future. Summer planning will also be an important part of this spring series. Parent and child participation is encouraged/welcome.  Ages 5 to 14

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Our Nature Connection – Short Series Program

Every moment in the garden provides opportunities for connections with nature, and the many parts that contribute to its existence and evolution. This program of exploration will allow us to observe plants, both native and invasive species and to learn how they survive/thrive. Discover uses for some and ways to remove others, as we strive to heal the land.

• Please check later for dates and registration

Habitats – Short Series Program

Come explore the different habitats in and around the gardens while connecting to other home learners in your community. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we will discover the many plants and animals that live in neighbouring wetlands, forests, meadows, and of course, a backyard garden!

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Mushrooms – Drop In Program (5 – 14 years)

We all know about toadstools and the wonderful myths created around them. Mushroom awareness is often based on their possible dangers, and they are often overlooked for their many beneficial roles. Join us and learn about how mushrooms grow, reproduce and provide awareness to another world of existence and their critical connections with plants.

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Backyard Birds (5 -14 years)

Children are curious about birds, their behaviours, calls, and food choices. Join us for an interactive time in our garden spaces as we explore the engaging world of birds together. We will learn about their lifecycle, habitats, and foods while gaining confidence to recognize them by their unique behaviours, sizes and colourings.

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Bird Migration (5 – 14 years)

This unique drop in opportunity provides some garden time where we will be focusing on support for our local overwintering birds as we tend the space. We will also have a special guest from Rocky Point Bird Observatory take us on a bird walk and talk about our migratory birds. This will be a part of our non-instructional day camp series featuring this special focus suited to your child’s interests. There are very limited spaces available for this day.

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