(ages 5-12) Time to prepare for spring and summer! For our final Homeschool class, we will become gardeners and plant several vegetable seeds in our Square Foot Garden. This class will be held outside, so please dress appropriately. Parents are welcome to stay and experience the class, drop off, or enjoy the grounds. The cost…
(ages 15 and up) Drop-in class. Step into a peaceful sanctuary and immerse yourself in the calming embrace of Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga and Reiki at the Arboretum. This unique class, set beneath the soft glow of moonlight, is guided by Suzanne Henry, a skilled yogi, and Melissa Szpala, a Reiki Master. Together, they will lead…
(ages 5-10) As we garden throughout the growing season, it’s important to keep track of all the wonderful changes happening in the garden and take note of all the interesting creeping, crawling, fluttering, and wiggling creatures that visit. Together, we’ll create a garden journal. We will decorate and personalize our journals with various craft materials…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM March 15th – Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take…
(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the way, we’ll engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. Hello Winter! It is time for us to be immersed in the winter season and beyond. How do living things…
(ages 5-10) Spring is here! And what better way to celebrate the start of this new season than by joining us in the Wisner House kitchen to whip up a treat that will tantalize your taste buds with the flavors of spring. Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025,…
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM March 20th – Super Green Dip On the menu at this month’s Garden to Table class is a super green dip! We’ll make a cream veggie dip using some tasty green veggies and herbs. Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore…
(ages 5-8) After a long school day, your child will enjoy exploring nature with our Environmental Educators in this engaging program. While this is generally a drop-off program, we also welcome parents/caregivers who may want to stay to join in the fun! There’s a different fascinating focus each week! Stories, hikes, themed games, experiments, and…
(ages 5-10) Spring is here! And what better way to celebrate the start of this new season than by joining us in the Wisner House kitchen to whip up a treat that will tantalize your taste buds with the flavors of spring. Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025,…
(for adults) Empower yourself in 2025 by learning how to grow some of your own healthy and organic food. Join Director of Education, Althea Llewellyn from the comfort of your home to learn a simple and efficient method of gardening called Square Foot Gardening. This gardening method takes less effort and is the most efficient…
(ages 7-12) Teatime is a wonderful experience to share with friends. What makes this tea extra special is that it’s just for kids! In this unique teatime class for children we will be joined by Richard Wright, owner of the “The Secret Tea Room”. This program is designed to reveal why good table manners matter…
(ages 5-10) Starting your own vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from seeds is easier than you think—and a lot of fun too! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to grow peppers, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, and more! Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:00 am; Non-Member…
Tales on the Trails – Signs of Spring Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Spring is here! Learn how to look for the signs of spring and how our garden changes with the season. We will be reading “When Spring Comes“. Every child registered will receive a copy of…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
(ages 5-10) We’ll create our own tiny garden friends to treasure, and we’ll also work together to build fairy homes! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own uniqueness and creativity The…
Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn how animals and plants prepare for new life in Spring. Hike woodland trails and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 5th – Friend to the Earth Happy Earth Month! We celebrate the wonders of the natural world everyday at Van Vleck, but let’s make it extra special with your help during April’s Outdoor Adventures. Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn…
