Events and Programs for Families

• Saturday, November 16, 11AM-12PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $15; Nonmember $18
• Best for ages 4-12
• Register by November 13
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Come enjoy creating your very own miniature fall themed gnome garden. Each participant will take home their miniature garden complete with a house plant, whimsical décor and of course, a gnome friend.

• Saturday, November 16, 2-3PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $7; Nonmember $10
• Best for ages 6-16
• Register by November 13
• REGISTER HERE

Learn the science behind seed dispersal and why it is important. We will investigate seeds on a nature hike and end by potting up our own seed to take home.

• Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26, 10AM-12PM
• Visitor Center Lobby
• $2 Donation Suggested
• All Ages Welcome

Kick off your Thanksgiving week with us! Between 10am and noon, guests will be introduced to the differences between tree types and barks. Guests will then get to create their own bark viewer to allow them to start identifying different barks.

• Saturday, December 7, 11AM-12PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $13; Nonmember $15
• Best for Ages 5 and up
• Register by December 4
• REGISTER HERE

Come spend a winter morning learning about where hot chocolate comes from (hint: you can find these plants in the Bridge!) and how different hot chocolate varies between countries. Sample a couple while you make your own small mason jar mix for yourself and as a gift.

• Saturday, December 7, 2-3PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $7; Nonmember $10
• Best for Ages 5-12
• Register by December 4
• REGISTER HERE

Come spend an afternoon with us learning about how fascinating ice is! Become a mad scientist as we learn and experiment with ice. Then we will become artists and create a sparkly winter craft and end the day dreaming of a white Christmas playing with a matter that feels just like snow.

• Saturday, December 14, 11AM-12PM
• Park House
• Member $13; Nonmember $15
• Best for Ages 5-12
• Register by December 11
• REGISTER HERE

Join us in making Gingerbread Gardens, a botanical spin on gingerbread houses. Explore the plants used in making candy and chocolate. Structure, cookies, frosting, and candies for creating and decorating your very own gingerbread garden are provided. Each participant will take their creation home to display as holiday décor.

• Saturday, December 14, 2-3PM
• Mango Room
• Member $13; Nonmember $15 
• Best for Ages 5-12
• Register by Wednesday, December 11
• REGISTERE HERE

Get your little one in the holiday spirit with wreath making– for kids! Guests will make their very own natural wreath and adorn it with a variety of winter wonderland themed decorations.

• Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18, 10AM-12PM
• Visitor Center Lobby
• $2 Donation Suggested
• All Ages Welcome

Between 10am and noon, guests will have the opportunity to make a natural ornament, learn about winter plants and animals, make a craft, and enjoy a holiday treat as we tuck in away from the cold.