Garden Explorers

Garden Explorers is an outdoor, educational adventure where students engage with nature through science. This 2-hour program is geared towards K-6th graders and includes a craft and garden snack. Garden Explorers classes align with Girl Scout badges (Daisies, Brownies & Juniors) and are open to all learners.

Topics Include: Bugs, How Does Your Garden Grow?, Petal Power, Explore the 5 Senses, Art in the Outdoors

Cost: $25 per child with a 50% discount for National City residents

Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend the class, and would like to reschedule, notify us within 72 hours of the scheduled class. For a full refund, you must notify us within 5 days of the scheduled class given staff time

 needed to purchase and prep class supplies.

For any questions, please contact Environmental Education Specialist, Salina, at [email protected].

Upcoming Classes

Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
Saturday, October 11, 2025   9:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us on October 11th at 9:30am for a day all about bugs! We will explore the spooky gardens, see all of the creepy crawlies living around us, learn about entomology, and create our own bug! Open to all children in grades K-6th. We can’t wait to discover with you!

Family Gardening Class October
Family Gardening Class October
Saturday, October 11, 2025   12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

We invite you to join us outside for our Family Gardening Class! This Fall we will learn about starting a garden, seasonality, and the benefits of plants. Bring the whole family for a hands-on day of learning! Reserve your spot today!

Garden Explorers November: 5 Senses
Garden Explorers November: 5 Senses
Saturday, November 8, 2025   9:30 am – 11:30 am

This month, our Garden Explorers will embark on a sensory adventure—seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching the vibrant life in our garden. From curious critters to fragrant flowers and juicy fruits, nature will come alive in exciting new ways.

Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
Saturday, December 13, 2025   9:30 am – 11:30 am

We welcome your k-6th grader to join us for a morning of exploring the gardens, creating art in the outdoors, and celebrating the season of winter with vegetables & herbs

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