Children’s Programs

In the Children’s Garden
Put on your gardening clothes and join us in the garden…we’ll celebrate the season and learn more about the plants and animals that live at Wing Haven.  These programs are open to the children and grandchildren of Family Level Wing Haven members.  To check your membership status or become a member, contact Jill Kitamura at 704-331-0664.

Programs meet in the 260 house-please dress for the weather and plan on getting dirty!  To register, complete the registration form (link at the top of this page).  Questions?  Give us a call at 704-331-0664.

January

Composting for Kids
Wednesday, January 20, 3:45 p.m. Ages 7-9.  $10

Do you like worms? Join us in the children’s garden to learn how worms make wonderful compost and help make a worm bin for the children’s garden! 

Home Tweet Home!
Thursday, January 28, 3:45 pm. Ages 4-6. $10

Nesting season is just around the corner for our feathered friends at Wing Haven.  Let’s lend the birds a hand by providing materials to help them build a cozy nest. 

February

Ready…Set…Count!!!
Thursday, February 4, 3:45 p.m. or
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m.

Open to ALL Families. FREE…but please register in advance.

It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), sponsored by Cornell University and the Audubon Society!  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.  For more information, visit www.birdsource.org.

A Valentine’s Gift from the Garden
 Thursday, February 11, 3:45 p.m. Ages 5-7. $12

It is a special time of year; join us to make a Valentine’s garden gift to share with someone close to your heart!  

March

Blackberry’s Garden
Tuesday, March 16, 10:00am, Ages3-5, $10

Blackberry, our resident bunny, is ready for some fresh spring greens! Come learn about rabbits and what they eat in the wild.  We’ll re-furbish the bunny garden and plant some spring crops! 

Feelin’ Froggy
Tuesday, March 23, ages 3-5, 10:00 a.m. $10

Winter is winding down and the frogs at Wing Haven are beginning to wake-up from their naps.  We’ll learn about frogs and where they have been all winter long!  We might even see a couple as we stroll through the garden.

Real Birders Don’t Wear White!
Thursday, March 25, 3:45, ages 6-9, $10

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.