Calling all rising 2nd - 4th graders! Join us this summer for Columbus Botanical Garden’s pilot kid’s vegetable garden program. The group will meet each Friday in June from 10-12pm to tend to their garden, take part in processing their harvest and end the program with a homemade pizza party! Spots are limited so sign up soon!

 

Program dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27

Ages: 7-9 years old // Rising 2nd - 4th graders

Program time: 10am - 12pm 

Participants must be available to attend all days of the program.

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Members $60 // Non-members $75

Adults must remain in the garden during the program. 1 adult will be admitted free each Friday with child’s registration. 

 

Program Overview

Program goal: To offer an opportunity for children to develop a love for gardening by providing hands-on experiences that teach them about plant growth, environmental stewardship, and the importance of healthy eating. Through teamwork and creativity, participants will feel the satisfaction of growing a garden, learn the science behind agriculture, and gain a deeper connection to the natural world.

 

Objectives

• Gardening Basics: Kids will learn how plants grow, care for them, and the cycles of nature.

• Healthy Eating: They will see how food is grown and how it can be used to make healthy meals.

• Teamwork and Responsibility: Working together to plant, care for, and harvest teaches responsibility and teamwork.

• Science & Nature Connection: Understanding soil, pollination, plant anatomy, and ecology