MENTORING TODDLERS IN THE GARDEN
Mary Keppler

Calling all grandparents! Would you like to get your children/grandchildren excited about Mother Nature and gardening? Come and let Fairchild’s Mary Keppler teach you how to spark that enthusiasm in toddlers (ages 1 to 4). After a story time introduction, parents, grandparents and toddlers will venture out into the Garden to explore, gather herbs and collect natural objects. Back in the classroom, you will make and enjoy a salsa snack using the herbs you have gathered. Then you will craft a placemat from the other natural objects you collected on your Garden journey. I think you’ll agree that it’s a lovely way to spend an entertaining morning with your grandchildren as they learn to embrace the world around us all. Please note that each parent or grandparent can bring two toddlers. 

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 (one session)
Registration deadline: Monday, January 30
Fee*: Members, $30; Non-members, $40
*Per Parent/Grandparent with 2 toddlers 

SLEEP UNDER THE STARS: FAMILY CAMPING AT FAIRCHILD
Thaddeus Foote and daughter, Piper Foote--SOLD OUT

Love and appreciation for the outdoors begins with positive experiences in the outdoors.  Join Thad Foote and his 5-year-old daughter, Piper, for an overnight campout at Fairchild.  As a family, learn how to set up a tent (you will bring your own), cook over an open fire and sleep safely beneath the South Florida stars.  Create camp crafts to take home, share stories with new friends and stay close for the moonlight walk through the Garden!  Create memories to last a lifetime while you establish love and appreciation for the outdoors.  A detailed list of activities and supplies required will be emailed with registration.  This camp out has limited space. 

4:00 p.m.Saturday to 9:00 a.m.Sunday SOLD OUT
Saturday/Sunday, March 3 to March 4
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 16
Fee*: Members, $95; Non-members, $165
*Per Family of 5 - Parent(s) with 3 children 

GO FLY A KITE: IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR
Laura Tellez

Join education staff member, Laura Tellez, for a family class at the Garden. Connect with your creative side when you make your own nature-themed kite. You will use some recycled materials as you learn how easy it is to repurpose those everyday recyclable materials into a beautiful kite. Then you will have a story time to learn how different plants and animals use the wind to travel to many different places. At the end of your class, you will head way down to the lowlands to let your kites take flight (weather permitting). This activity has limited seating. 

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17 (one session)
Registration deadline: Friday, March 9
Fee*: Members, $30; Non-members, $40
*Per Parent/Grandparent with 2 children