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Spring & Summer in the Children's Garden
As long as nothing is accomplished, children love to join in whatever is being done—especially out of doors. They love to clip anything that doesn’t need clipping, to rake up leaves and then scatter them and above all they love to water. But they are wary of having their efforts directed to any good purpose. Elizabeth Lawrence
All youngsters are invited to join us in the Children’s Garden this spring!
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!
Please register in advance for our programs!
A Time to Garden Open to families with garden admission! (This program is intended for families; organized groups should schedule a guided tour by calling 704/331-0664 x102.)
Wednesday, July 6 - Wednesday, August 10 Cost: $6.00 for non-member adults Drop-in...no advance registration required. During the summer there are always plants to water, weeds to pull, and vegetables to harvest in the Children’s Garden. Drop by on Wednesdays between 10:00 am and noon to help in the garden. In addition to dirty fun, we’ll also read a story, make crafts, and cool off with lemonade! Limit 4 children per adult.
As summer winds down, there's still plenty of activity in the Children's Garden. Please visit us at Wing Haven this Fall!
Feelin' Froggy Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday, March 15, 10 - 11 am 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 learn about frogs, where they have been all winter long, and make them a summer home!
Real Birders Don't Wear White! Ages 6 - 9
Thursday, March 31, 3:45 - 4:45
pm Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)
Spring is a wonderful time for bird watching! Come learn the basics of bird ID from the folks at Wing Haven. We’ll learn how to use color, size, behavior and song to identify birds and then take a walk to test our skills.
Celebrate Spring at Wing Haven! Open to all…but space is limited so be sure to register!
Monday, April 4, ages 4-5, 3:45-4:45 pm Wednesday, April 6, ages 6-8, 3:45-4:45 pm Cost: FREE (Please let us know you're coming!!!!) Spring has sprung and we invite you to enjoy the new season in the garden! We'll do a garden egg hunt and make an "eggselent" craft for you to take home!
Buzzy Bees! Ages 7-9
Tuesday, April 14, 3:45-4:45 pm Cost: $10 Buzz on into the Children’s Garden for a program on bumblebees. We’ll learn why we need them and will do a fun activity together on our buzzing friends!
Ladybugs Galore Ages 3-5
Wednesday, April 27, 10:00 - 11:00 am Cost: $10 Come meet some of the tiny stars of the garden! Join us as we learn all about Ladybugs and why they are important! We will look for these tiny creatures, make a craft and eat a ladybug snack!
Garden Scavenger Hunt! Ages 4-6
Thursday, April 28, 3:45-4:45 pm Cost: $10 Wing Haven is a great place to have a scavenger hunt! There is a lot to look for and see throughout the gardens. Join us as we go on search for different animals that live here. We’ll learn where they live and what they like to eat!
A Mother’s Day Gift from the Garden Ages 5-8
Thursday, May 5, 3:45 - 4:45 pm Cost: $15 Join us in the garden to make a surprise Mother’s Day gift for Mom or Grandmother.
Planting a Pizza! Ages 4-6
Tuesday, May 10, 3:45 - 4:45 pm Cost: $10 Pizza is the theme of this planting program! Let’s plant a garden full of the delicious herbs and vegetables that make pizza one of our favorite foods!
Butterflies Have Wings Too! Ages 3-5
Thursday, May 19, 10:00 - 11:00 am Cost: $10 Flutter into the garden to discover the butterflies and caterpillars that live at Wing Haven. We’ll plant some garden snacks just for them.
Spider-Rama! Ages 3-5
Wednesday, May 26, 10:00 - 11:00 am Cost: $10 A spider may be scary to find in a house, but it is great in the garden! Come learn about our 8-legged pals and search for them in the garden!
Breakfast with the Birds Ages 3-5
Wednesday, June 1, 10:00-11:00am OR Thursday, June 2, 10:00-11:00am Cost: $10 We’ll take a garden walk to discover what our feathered friends are having for breakfast! While they eat, we’ll have our own breakfast under the pergola.
Camp Wing Haven for rising 1st and 2nd graders
Session I Monday-Thursday, June 13 - 16, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session II Monday-Thursday, June 27 - 30, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $79 per child Enjoy four summer mornings discovering the magic of Wing Haven! We’ll have plenty of time to experience the garden. Using literature as a starting point to explore the garden and its critters, we’ll get our hands dirty in the Children’s Garden planting vegetables and flowers and improve the garden as wildlife habitat. (Each camp session is limited to 10; please be sure to register early in order to secure a spot.)
A Gift from the Garden for Dad Ages 5-8
Friday, June 17, 10:00 - 11:00 am Cost: $15 Come to Wing Haven and make a surprise gift for Dad or Grandfather!
Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Course Ages 9-12
Monday - Friday, June 20 - 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $100 per child Enjoy a hands-on learning experience that teaches gardening skills and appreciation for the environment! Mecklenburg County Master Gardener, Rosalie Holzinger, returns for the Junior Master Gardener course-hosted by Wing Haven and a huge hit in the past! JMG Handbook and materials are included. Please bring a lunch. This camp session is limited to 12, so please be sure to register early in order to secure a spot. Registration ends May 31, 2011! For more details, please contact the Wing Haven Office at 704.331.0664.
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Participants learn to care for plants during A Time to Garden.
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