Garden Explorers – Do the Hockey Pokey
Listen to a story read by Joey Z. from the Rockford Ice Hogs. This event is for kids 3-5, but siblings are welcome.
Little Seedlings Program at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Kids can enjoy a story, themed craft, and walk around the garden. This week’s theme is butterflies. Register here. Cost: $9 per child and adult, $3 per additional child
Free Walking Garden Tour
Take a tour of the outdoor gardens and learn about plant life and Sinnissippi history, Walking shoes and a bottle of water are recommended. Walk will be 1-1.5 hours long.
What’s Growing in Rabbit’s Garden
Listen to a story under the Big Tree, sample some fresh veggies, and taste some honey. For kids ages 4-7, but siblings are welcome.
Garden Explorers – Let’s Move
Listen to Daniel Jarrett from West Rock Wake Park read a story and do an activity. It’s also donation day at the gardens all day.
Garden Explorers – Sock Monkey Madness
Listen to someone from the Midway Village read a story and explore the garden. This event is geared towards kids ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Garden Explorers – What’s in the Sky
Listen to someone from the Rockford Rivets read a story and explore the garden. This event is geared towards kids ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Bat Nights in the Garden
Listen to the sounds of bats as you walk through the garden. Register here.
Storytime with Rockford Public Library
Come listen to Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn and do an art activity. Kids will paint a pot and be sent home with seeds to start their own Continue Reading
Nature Paint – Sensational Saturday
Use the colors in your garden to create paint pigment then take home your masterpiece. Cost: Members are free, ages 2 and under are free, ages 3-4 are $2, adults Continue Reading
