Wild Things
Designed for some of our youngest visitors to the Garden, Wild Things devotes 4- to 6-week sessions year round to exploring a garden theme with toddlers ages 2-5. Themes have included snakes, animals in the garden, and fall. Each day focuses on one aspect within the general theme, using story, song, crafts, activities and snacks. This program gives toddlers a structured environment in which to enjoy and learn about their natural surroundings.
Summer Garden Corps
Begun in summer 2008, the Summer Garden Corps was a direct request of some of our recent youth program participants. They had completed some of our other programs yet wanted to gain more experience at the Garden. This program is designed to provide an employment opportunity for 10 youth ages 14-18 while increasing knowledge of environmental stewardship and sustainable living life skills. Founded on what we do best — hands-on learning, organic gardening, and native and drought-resistant landscaping — youth will receive practical knowledge while helping our community greenspace. In return, paying these youth a stipend provides them a unique employment alternative and aids in retention to the program.