Little Sprouts is a monthly class designed to foster a love and sense of wonder for the outside world in your child. Each month, we will explore a seasonal theme through a 5-senses garden walk, story-time, and a hands-on craft or activity. Little Sprouts is most fun outdoors, so come prepared for the weather! In the event of inclement weather, we will have an indoor location.
Feel free to bring your own snack for story-time!
This class is geared towards preschool age students. Pre-registration is required for supply preparation. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. Adults need to be present to assist children with activities.
Location: Garden at Elm Bank, Main Entrance (900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482)
Price: $20 Nonmembers | $12 MHS Members
MHS Members should type their Membership ID in the box below to receive their discount.
Each registration is good for one child and one adult. To sign up another adult/child pair, please complete two submissions separately. You may sign up for one session at a time or multiples.
March: Seeds
It's finally Spring so you know what that means - it's time to plant seeds and get growing! Join us to learn all about seeds and Spring in the Garden though stories, crafts, and exploration. We will visit our greenhouses to see what’s growing and then plant some seeds of your own to grow at home!
Tuesday, March 24 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, March 26 from 3:00-4:00pm
April: Tulips
Come explore Tulip Mania with your little one! Led by Garden Educator Kristen, children will explore the colorful world of tulips on a 5-senses walk, learn about the exciting (and silly!) history of tulips in Holland, and even create their own colorful flowers to take home!
Tuesday, April 21 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, April 23 from 3:00-4:00pm
May: Seeds
Join Garden Educator Kristen for a winter hike along the Charles! Hiking with children can start small - like this 1/2mile walk along the Charles River right here at Elm Bank. As we take in our surroundings with our 5 senses we will collect special forest treasures. We will read a story and have a snack on the trail, then head back to the Garden for a craft.
Tuesday, May 26 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, May 28 from 3:00-4:00pm
June: Birds
A garden is a home! Let's explore the garden to see how many birds we can find using our 5 senses. We will learn how birds build nests, why birds are important, and how to find them at home. Kiddos and caregivers will work together on a birdhouse craft, and take-home instructions and materials to make a bird feeder.
Tuesday, June 23 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, June 25 from 3:00-4:00pm
July: Pollinators
The garden is alive with activity in July - come join Kristen to learn all about the pollinators that make our gardens grow! Kiddos will observe pollinators and flowers on a 5-senses walk with Garden Educator Kristen, learn about why pollinators are friends not foes, and make their own wildflower seed ball before heading home with a take-home game!
Tuesday, July 14 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, July 16 from 3:00-4:00pm
August: Sunflowers
Join us in a special exploration of our new Sunflower Field! Kiddos and caregivers will create some Van Gogh inspired art in the shade before heading out to explore the field with Garden Educator Kristen.
Tuesday, August 18 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, August 20 from 3:00-4:00pm
September: Vegetables
September is harvest season here in New England! Come celebrate the bounty of farm-fresh veggies in our own Seed to Table Vegetable Garden with Educator Kristen - smelling, seeing, touching, and even listening our way through the produce. Afterwards, we will unwind in the shade and create our own vegetable themed art.
Tuesday, September 22 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, September 24 from 3:00-4:00pm
October: Leaves
Join us this month for a celebration of Fall Leaves! Kiddos will enjoy a 5-senses walk through the garden to admire and observe the fall leaves (The crunch! The colors! The smell!) We will create art inspired by the leaves and explore leaf shapes through take-home matching games.
Tuesday, October 27 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, October 29 from 3:00-4:00pm
November: My First Winter Hike!
Join Garden Educator Kristen for a winter hike along the Charles! Hiking with children can start small - like this 1/2mile walk along the Charles River right here at Elm Bank. As we take in our surroundings with our 5 senses we will collect special forest treasures. We will read a story and have a snack on the trail, then head back to our classroom for an indoor art project.
This hike is designed for children 3-5 years old. Please come dressed to spend up to 1hr outside. Need help gearing up? Send us an email and we can give advice for preparing to spend 1hr outside in winter with your little one. Rain date: Nov.17th and 19th.
Tuesday, November 10 from 10:30-11:30am
Thursday, November 12 from 2:00-3:00pm
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