Week of Events
Outdoor Adventures – Friend to the Earth
Outdoor Adventures – Friend to the Earth
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…
Floral Workshop: Welcome Spring!
Floral Workshop: Welcome Spring!
(adults) Welcome Spring into your home with a cheerful, fragrant bouquet! We’ll work with the season’s best blooms, including lilacs, hyacinths, tulips, fritillaries, clematis, blossoming branches, and fresh greens to create a bright and joyful arrangement. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels…
Nature Creations: EGGstravaganza!
Nature Creations: EGGstravaganza!
(ages 5-10) All around the world, eggs are an important part of springtime celebrations. We’ll explore these traditions and create our own colorful eggs using natural dyes! 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…
Let’s Get Growing!: Potatoes Galore
Let’s Get Growing!: Potatoes Galore
(ages 5-10) Do you think that if you plant a potato, you can harvest French fries? Let’s find out! If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on garden DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from seeds and explore the fascinating blooms in our…