2026 Little LearnersEvery other Friday unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. 10 – 11amAges 2 – 5$15 per childLocation: The Education Center Register for Little Learner classes here! Parks are for everyone – even our littlest learners! Join us for Little L......More
2026 Little LearnersEvery other Friday unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. 10 – 11amAges 2 – 5$15 per childLocation: The Education Center Register for Little Learner classes here! Parks are for everyone – even our littlest learners! Join us for Little Learners, a fun, hands-on program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their grown-ups. Each session introduces a new theme with nature stories, creative crafts, and outdoor play—perfect for making special memories together in the gardens and grounds of Planting Fields! Whether you join us for one class or the whole season, each visit offers something new to explore. 2026 Class Schedule January1/2 – Winter WondersBundle up for a chilly adventure! We’ll hear a wintry tale, explore the frosty outdoors, and make a craft to bring the magic of the season home. 1/16 – Animal TracksWhose footprints are those? Little learners will practice being nature detectives as we search for signs of animals in winter. 1/30 – Snowflake ScienceEvery snowflake is one-of-a-kind! We’ll discover their frosty secrets through a story and a sparkling creation. February2/13 – CamelliasCamellias bring a splash of color to the cold days of winter! We’ll enjoy a floral story, create a blossom craft, and take a quick trip to our Camellia Greenhouse! 2/27 – Evergreen ExplorersWhy do some trees stay green all year long? We’ll read a story, explore evergreens up close, and create a nature-inspired craft. March3/13 – Wild About WeatherSunshine, raindrops, and gusty winds—what will the day bring? We’ll explore the wonders of weather through story, play, and hands-on fun. 3/27 – Signs of SpringSpring is popping up everywhere—buds on trees, flowers in bloom, and animals on the move. We’ll listen to a seasonal story, make a springy craft, and look for changes outside. April4/10 – 5 SensesSee, smell, hear, touch, taste—let’s try them all! We’ll enjoy an exciting story, go on a sensory walk, and make a creative craft. 4/24 – Earth DayLet’s celebrate our amazing planet! Through story, craft, and outdoor play, little learners will explore fun ways to care for the Earth. May5/8 – Garden FriendsThe garden is full of helpful critters! We’ll share a story about pollinators and then explore how bees, bugs, and birds help things grow. 5/22 – Baby AnimalsWho’s hatching, hopping, or buzzing this season? We’ll share a sweet story and explore the world of animal babies. June6/5 – Fun in the SunLet’s kick off summer with sunshine and smiles! We’ll read a bright story, play outdoors, and make a sunny craft. July7/3 – Hooray for HummingbirdsZoom, flutter, hover—hummingbirds do it all! Kids will enjoy a lively story, learn about these speedy birds, and craft a colorful creation. 7/17 – Veggie GardenWhat’s growing in the garden? After a tasty tale, kids will make a veggie-inspired craft and explore our garden beds together. 7/31 – Busy BeesBuzz, buzz! After a bee-filled story, little learners will discover how bees pollinate and make a craft inspired by these busy helpers. August8/14 – Froggy FunHop into the world of frogs! We’ll share a ribbiting story, make a froggy craft, and explore outside to look for where frogs might live. 8/28 – Bug SafariCreeping, crawling, flying, and buzzing—bugs are everywhere! Children will listen to a buggy tale, create their own insect craft, and go on an outdoor search for tiny critters. September9/11 – Marvelous MonarchsButterflies are on the move! Children will enjoy a fluttery story, learn about monarch migration, and create a winged craft. 9/25 – Super SeedsSeeds may be small, but they’re full of surprises! We’ll read a seed story, explore how they travel, and plant one to take home. October10/9 – PumpkinsPumpkins can be big, small, bumpy, or smooth! We’ll enjoy a pumpkin story, craft something festive, and step outside to discover these fall favorites. 10/23 – Nocturnal AnimalsWho’s awake when we’re asleep? We’ll discover the secret lives of nighttime animals through story, play, and craft. November11/6 – Amazing AcornsTiny acorns can grow into mighty oak trees! We’ll hear an acorn story, make a nutty craft, and explore outdoors to see who might be snacking on them. 11/20 – Fall Forest FunThe forest is full of crunchy leaves and autumn colors waiting to be explored. A fall story, craft and outdoor adventure will bring the season to life. December – registration opening soon! 12/4 – Winter BirdsChickadees, cardinals, and woodpeckers stay through the cold! We’ll read a birdy story, craft a feathered friend, and head outdoors to spot winter birds in action. 12/18 – Hello HibernationDo animals take long winter naps? Kids will cozy up with a hibernation story and learn how creatures rest through the cold months. Register for Little Learner classes here! This is NOT a drop-off program. Only one guardian is admitted free with a registered child. Due to capacity limits, we cannot accommodate additional adults or unregistered children. If your child requires accommodations, if you have any questions, or are interested in group rates, please contact [email protected] All tickets final sale. 48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel you will be credited the amount towards a future Little Learner class.
