YOUTH GARDENING PROGRAMS - SUMMER 2012
The program will be open to youth with a special focus on classes
and
events for children
ages 4-8. The program will consist of
both
fee-based classes and free events. Adults are
asked to
accompany
children thereby promoting an intergenerational
gardening connection.
All lessons will be participatory in nature
with an emphasis on gardening
practices that
are
both research-based and earth-friendly.
FEE-BASED PROGRAM
Veggie Patrol
With the help of Master Gardeners, children
and adults
will meet
Saturdays at 10:30-11:30am
(Apr. 14 - Sept. 29)
to
plant,
maintain, and harvest
vegetables in the Children’s Story Garden.
The fee includes 22 lessons, one hour each, on topics such as:
• Composting and Making Worm Bins*
•Miniature Gardens*
• Scarecrow Workshop*
• Bug Buddies
• Bees and their Business
• Visit the Food Bank**
*Project can be taken home!
** All produce from the garden is donated to food bank
$40/1 adult, 1child
or
$50/1 adult, more than 1 child
Limited Enrollment • Scholarships Available
FREE PROGRAMS
No registration necessary.
• Family Activity Table at the Master Gardener Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12 • 9am - 2pm
• Once Upon a Time in the Garden
Dates are TBD
Stories for the whole family to be followed by milk
and cookies. Bring your own chairs or blankets.
• Pumpkin Day
Saturday, October 6 • 9am - Noon
Pick out a pumpkin and tour the Children’s Story Garden.
WEDNESDAY MORNING VISITS
Special arrangements can be made for groups such
as schools, 4-H groups, and home schoolers.
For more information:
Phone: (360) 676-6736 • Email: ChildrensStoryGarden@yahoo.com
2009 Training
Starting Soon!
The 2009 training will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays in Bellingham with field trips throughout Whatcom County.
March 17-May 8
(no classes April 7th & 10th)
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
Fridays 9am-4:30pm
Application
(Microsoft Word Document)
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Local events and opportunities of interest to Beach Watchers and Beach Watcher sponsored events.
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