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Activities
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
Tape Bracelets
Using tape and found objects make a decorative bracelet.
Ages 2+ ~30min
Sun Tea
Make a refreshing garden tea with the power of the sun!
Ages 2+ ~15min+
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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