Take an evening and tie-dye your clothes! This program will take your stained, tired clothes and turn them into tie-dyed works of art! You will tie and dye your garments and then bring them home to "cure". Garments must be kept in a plastic bag or container for more than 24 hours after the class. […]
Flower and vegetable gardens are the perfect place to build your insect identification skills. Optional sitting or standing activities will help you connect with the beauty and mystery of the insect world, learn to categorize them, and consider how humans could possibly survive without them! This program is low-movement, and you can enjoy it seated […]
Visit the gardens at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park with herbalist Jennifer May to learn about herbs that can be used for stress relief and nervous system support. Jen will introduce us to plants such as balms, chamomile, tulsi, and blue vervain. We will harvest an assortment of herbs before returning to the Thankful Room to […]
This year’s “Nature-Inspired Art Camp” is an opportunity for kids to connect to their natural environment. We will explore native and non-native plants, birds, and other creatures within the park. We will sharpen our artistic skills through a variety of exercises, techniques, and drawing and painting media. We hope this camp inspires a love for […]
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean your garden has to. You can continue to harvest fresh garden produce well after the first frost, and this workshop will teach you how. Participants will learn about cold-hardy crops that thrive in the cooler days of fall, as well as strategies for protecting crops […]
Map and Compass: Practice Your Skills is open to all who are 16 years of age or older. Have you used a map and compass before, but are out of practice? Or maybe you’ve forgotten the basics altogether? Your phone or GPS won’t always work, but a map and compass will–if you’re confident in your […]