Wheat Heads
Make and decorate a planter with faces that will grow wheat hair you’ll be able to make fun haircuts to.
Ages 5+ 30min+
Veggie Roll Ups
Roll up your favorite veggies and dip or spread and slice to create yummy veggie art!
Ages 5+ ~30min
Stone Soup
Make a delicious soup using what you have on hand. Best when each family member contributes a different ingredient to the pot, and even better when the Stone Soup story is told to kick off the cooking!
Ages 5+ ~1hr+
Spider Web Hunts
Search for sneaky spider webs. Using a spray bottle with water, spray gently and watch the web design come alive.
Ages 5+ ~15min+
Soil Art
Make your own paint from soil and create a masterpiece!
Ages 2+ ~30min+
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Soft Pretzels
Twist soft dough into your own designs and enjoy a hearty treat.
Ages 2+ ~1hr+
Six Seed Trail Mix
Make a good snack while thinking about plant parts, especially seeds, and perhaps doing some seed math in the process!
Ages 5+ 30min
Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other
Use your senses to find and classify contrasting objects.
Ages 8+ ~30min
Sheet Shake
Use a sheet to explore just how much life can live in a backyard bush or shrub.
Ages 5+ 15min+
Sensory Explorations
Explore your senses in the garden with sound maps, blind taste testing, and collecting/sorting found objects.
Ages 5+ 30min