Children & Family Programs
A PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW
Visit the Columbus Botanical Garden and let your children “learn naturally” in a fun interactive outdoor setting! The Garden offers both guided and self-guided programs giving your children the opportunity to discover all that nature has to offer!
Little Sprouts
A Monthly Parent & Child Exploration Of The Garden
Little Sprouts is an exposure experience with lessons geared towards children ages 3-5 and their caregiver(s). Have a child that is younger or older? Bring them along too! The lessons and activities will focus on subjects related to the natural environment.
Each session will consist of three parts:
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Social time together in the form of a group talk, reading of a story, or a presentation on that day’s theme.
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Exploration through a hands-on experience that can look like a game, scavenger hunt, or data collection activity.
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A craft that ties the two experiences together!
The 1st Tuesday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:00AM
The program varies each month and includes books, songs and an age-appropriate craft.
Budding Naturalist
A monthly program that will ignite children's curiosity and interest in science and the natural world.
Budding Naturalist is a monthly program that will ignite children's curiosity and interest in science and the natural world through observation, exploration, and hands-on activities.
Each hour-long session will include a lesson focused on elements and processes of the natural world and a hands-on activity to reinforce the day's lesson.
The 2nd Thursday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:00AM
We recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Space is limited to 15 children.
Sunday Fundays at the Garden
Every other Sunday in June & July, bring the kids for a fun filled afternoon at the Garden!
FREE for CBG members
June 11th - Build a Fairy House
June 25th - Mud Pie Mania
July 9th - Colorful Nature
July 23rd - Wet and Wild (Bring a towel)
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The Columbus Botanical Garden Discovery Backpack program provides the materials and resources for a parent or chaperone to lead a structured learning experience. For children of all ages, Discovery Backpacks are perfect for charting your own garden adventure. Each backpack contains everything you need to explore the garden while learning about birds, plants and honeybees!
Discovery Backpacks are FREE to checkout with your regular garden admission. Choose a theme and enjoy!
