Winter 2013 Children's Classes

All youngsters are invited to join us in the Children’s Garden this fall! 

 

At Wing Haven we always use literature as a starting point to explore the garden and its critters.  Come prepared to get your hands dirty as we explore the frog pond and plant vegetables and flowers.  Along the way we may even improve the garden as wildlife habitat and make it prettier for all to enjoy!

 

All of our programs for youngsters are taught by Mary Currie.  If you have questions, please call her at Wing Haven: 704/331.0664 ext. 103.

 

Space is limited.  Please register in advance for all programs!

 

JANUARY

 

Real Birders Don't Wear White

Ages 5 - 7

Tuesday, January 22, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Winter is a great time to watch birds!  Come to the garden to find out why.  We will learn to identify some common birds and take a walk to test our skills.

 

Home Tweet Home!

Ages 3-5

Thursday, January 24, 10 am - 11 pm

Cost: $12 (Advance registration required.)

 

Birds will soon be scouting for Spring nesting sites!  We’ll lend a hand by making a birdhouse to take home and providing some cozy nesting materials.

 

Nature Journaling Workshop

Ages 10-12

Saturday, January 26, 10 am - Noon

Cost: $20 (Advance registration required.)

 

The Nature Journaling Workshop seeks to reconnect children to the outdoors while cultivating their creativity. We will make our own journals, explore the gardens through activities and observation, and record our findings using a variety of mediums.


 

FEBRUARY

 

Ready, Set, Count!

Thursday, February 7, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Ages 3 and up.  Free for families, but registration is required! 

 

It’s time for Cornell University’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count.  Come learn how your family can help scientists in their study of birds.  We’ll make a feeder that will attract birds to your yard and learn to identify some common species you will see feeding.  For more information, visit www.birdsource.org

 

Valentine's Gift from the Garden

Ages 5-7

Tuesday, February 12, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Join us in the garden to make a special gift for someone close to your heart! 

 

MARCH

 

Feelin' Froggy

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, March 19,10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Winter is winding down and the frogs at Wing Haven are beginning to wake up from their naps.  We’ll find out what frogs have been doing all winter and go on a frog hunt! 

 

A Bunny's Garden

Ages 3-5

Tuesday, March 26,10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Our resident bunny is need of some fresh greens.  Come learn about rabbits and what they eat in the wild.  We will then plant some food for him in the children’s garden.