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Sprouts in the Greenhouse--2010
Children’s Horticultural Classes (Ages 5-10)
Phelan Gardens
believes through gardening and nature, so much
can be learned.
Exploration, responsibility, patience,
nurturing, and the joy of bringing to life
something that you cared for.
With that in mind,
Phelan
Gardens will offer
“Sprouts in the Greenhouse” for children ages
5-10 years who will get the opportunity to
participate in fun, educational programs that
teach gardening, nature and the enjoyment of
plants.
Classes will begin in April and will meet the
first Saturday of each month at 10:30a.m.
Cost of the class is $5 per participant.
To ensure adequate supplies, reserving a spot
for your child is strongly encouraged by calling
the nursery at 574-8058 at least two days before
each session.
Spring Sessions include:
April 3rd
Sprouts in the Greenhouse -- The Amazing
World of Plants!
10:00 -- 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child
Sprouts in the Greenhouse is a Horticultural
Gardening Series designed for children (ages
5-10 years old).
These classes are offered April
through
December, meeting the first Saturday of
each month.
This first class is
an introduction to plants offering
children a hand-on understanding of roots,
stems, and leaves.
Please call
Phelan
Gardens at 574-8058 to
register by April 1st.
May 1st
Sprouts in the Greenhouse--
Planting the Children’s Garden
10:00 -- 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child
Kids will be provided seeds and veggies to plant
in the Children’s Garden.
This hands-on class will help children
understand mature height and spread of plants
(spacing) and planting strategies for different
veggies.
Please call Phelan Gardens
at 574-8058 to register by April 29th.
June 5th
Sprouts
in the Greenhouse-- The Magic of Herbs
10:00 -- 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child
Children will learn about many different herbs
used for culinary and aroma therapy.
Each child will make their sachet of herbs for
continued enjoyment.
Please call Phelan Gardens at 574-8058 to
register by June 3rd.
Summer Sessions include:
July 3rd
Bugs, Butterflies, and Crawlers
10:00 -- 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child
This basic entomology class will have children
exploring those creatures that live quietly
nearby.
A walk through our nursery will help
children discover the beneficial
insects and their habitat.
Kids will take home their very own
mystery creatures to observe and enjoy.
Please call Phelan Gardens
at 574-8058 to register by July 1st.
August 7th
Creating with Plant Dyes
10:00 -- 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child
Colorful dyes will be extracted from various
fruits for kids to use to create their own
tie-dye expressions.
Please call Phelan Gardens at 574-8058 to
register by August 5th.
September 4th
It’s a Harvest Party
10:00 -- 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child
It is time to harvest veggies from the
Sprouts
Garden!
Both produce and seed will
be harvested for our harvest party.
Discussion will include putting the
garden to bed
for the winter.
Please call
Phelan
Gardens at 574-8058 to
register by September 2nd.
Fall Sessions include:
October 23rd
Sprouts in the Greenhouse- Pumkin
Decorating
10:00-10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5 per child (6-10 years old)
Bring your painting clothes as we will search
for the perfect pumpkin and adorn it with paint,
sparkles, feathers and more!
Please register by October 21st
by calling
574-8058.
November 6th
Sprouts in the Greenhouse –
Tropical Rainforest
10:00 – 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5/Child
(6 – 10 Years Old)
Children will learn about rainforests and the
plants that make up the canopy and forest floor!
The activity will have kids creating
their own miniature forest in a terrarium to
enjoy at home.
Please register by November 4th
by calling 574-8058.
December 4th
Sprouts in the Greenhouse – Holiday Fun!
10:00 – 10:45
Phelan
Gardens
$5/Child
(6 – 10 Years Old)
This
activity will have kids creating two ornaments
using items from nature.
Sharing snacks and fun, this concludes
the Sprouts Class for 2010!
Please register by December 2nd
by calling 574-8058.
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