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Activities
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
Seed Spheres
Make spheres out of mud and native flower seeds. Dry them in the sun, and then toss them out to fill an area with native flowers.
Ages 5+ ~30min+
Scavenger Hunt
Practice observation skills by hunting around the garden.
Ages 5+ ~15min+
Root View Cups
Use a clear plastic cup to view and explore how plants grow.
Ages 5+ ~30min+
Rock Painting
Find some rocks and paint beautiful designs, creatures and other nature-inspired themes on your rocks.
Ages 2+ 30min+