Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Learn Family Class Catalog Spring-Summer 2012

EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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ARBORETUM EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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CHILDREN’S GARDEN PAGE 3A summer-long growing adventure, seed to snack;

kids dig in to plant and harvest their own garden plots

GREEN FUN FOR THE YOUNG PAGE 4A naturally playful time together for children ages 2-5

and their adult partner

DAY CAMPS PAGE 6One-, two- and three-day camps with hands-on plants, science adventure, imagination, art and cooking for ages 5-14

GUIDED ADVENTURES FOR KIDS PAGE 15One-hour summer programs for children’s groups visiting the Arboretum; for groups of 10-50 children ages 3-12

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN PAGE 16Free drop-in activities for families every Saturday and Sunday: ongoing year-round with themes that change monthly

HOME SCHOOL DAYS PAGE 17Th is class is part of a series off ered to individual homeschool students and their educators for the 2011-2012 school year

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CHILDREN’S GARDENThe Children’s Garden is THE place for hands-on discovery, creativity, growing adventures, and nature fun. It’s a place where kids get to taste their accomplishments, use their imaginations, and build friendships while tending a kid-sized plot of fl owers and vegetables throughout the summer. All participants are invited to an evening garden celebration on Wednesday, August 15, 6-8 p.m. Fee includes snack, project supplies, Children’s Garden t-shirt, and cookbook.

MIGHTY MITES 1 (FOR ENTERING K-1ST GRADE GRADS) (971-05-05-12)Planting Saturdays: May 5 and 19

Summer Wednesdays: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8; 2-3:30 p.m.

$130 member/$145 non-member, Limit 16, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Mighty Mites will get our hands in the dirt this summer as we explore sprouting seeds, making mud, and catching bugs. Each Mite will work with a garden partner as we plant, weed, water, and investigate diff erent weekly themes in the garden. Join us as we have hands-on garden fun this summer!

MIGHTY MITES 2 (FOR ENTERING K-1ST GRADE GRADS) (971-05-12-12)Planting Saturdays: May 12 and June 2

Summer Mondays: June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6; 9:30-11 a.m.

(See description above.)

SEED SOWERS (FOR 1ST-4TH GRADE GRADS) (972-05-12-12)Planting Saturdays: May 12 and June 2

Summer Mondays: June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13; 1-3:30pm


Seed Sowers will plant seeds, tend sprouts, try hands-on science, and turn some of our produce into

yummy garden fresh snacks in the Harvest Kitchen.

GARDEN CHEFS (FOR 3RD-8TH GRADE GRADS) (973-05-05-12)Planting Saturdays: May 5 and 19

Summer Wednesdays: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15*; 9-11:30*August 15 regular class 9-11:30 a.m. and Garden Celebration 6-8 p.m.


Garden Chefs will plant and tend a perfect snacking garden. We will learn how to make the most out of herbs and veggies by eating produce fresh from the garden and preparing kid friendly snacks in the kitchen. Each week, we will make a diff erent delicious, nutritious snack with garden ingredients.

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GREEN FUN

WEDNESDAYS

June 6 Inch By InchJune 13 Teeny, Tiny WorldJune 20 Soggy, Boggy, FroggyJune 27 Pea Pod BabiesJuly 11 Cattails and Dragonfl ies

July 18 PuddliciousJuly 25 Dance Like PlantsAugust 1 Berries for BirdsAugust 8 Herbal Nose PoppersAugust 15 “Friends in the Garden” Party

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GREEN FUN FOR THE YOUNGPEA PODS FOR PRESCHOOLERS—SUMMER 2012

Ages 3-5 years + Adult

975-06-06-12-01 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m., $100 child of member/$120 child of non-member, limit 65 children, Marion Andrus Learning Center

975-06-06-12-02 Wednesdays, Noon-1:30 p.m., $100 child of member/$120 child of non-member, limit 65 children, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Get your special preschooler started on a healthy relationship with the natural world by sharing in a fun-fi lled summer outside and in the garden. Come play, discover and learn

at the Marion Andrus Learning Center. At your own pace, you and your child can explore our many stations designed with the early learner in mind, including: story time, music, art,

science discovery, outdoor/greenhouse adventures, gardening, planting, sensory and snack.

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TWO’S AND THREE’S OUT TO PLAY!Ages 2-3 years + Adult

968-07-12-12 Th ursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m., $60 child of member/$70 child of non-member, limit 24 children, Marion Andrus Learning Center

FOUR’S AND FIVE’S OUT TO PLAY!Ages 4-5 years + Adult

969-07-12-12 Th ursdays, Noon-1:30 p.m., $60 child of member/$70 child of non-member, limit 24 children, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Free play in nature helps produce healthier children—physically, mentally and emotionally. Th e Arboretum’s new Green Play Yard, a natural play environment for early childhood, is ready to be explored! Th e age appropriate play zones off er a mix of active and quiet spaces, rich in sensory appeal, and certain to inspire discovery and creative play. Th e Green Play Yard and other engaging areas of the Arboretum off er us the opportunity to explore a diff erent aspect of outdoor play each week. You and your little one will be provided age-appropriate activities and ideas to get you started, and time to discover wonders of the natural world at your own pace. Head home refreshed with a tool bag of ideas for at-home natural play. Be the connection to nature with your child—come out and play!

THURSDAYS

July 12 Plant Parts on ParadeJuly 19 Let’s DigJuly 26 Fort Fantasy

August 2 Whoosh, Run, Splash!August 9 Critters CrawlAugust 16 Under, Over, Around and Th rough

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DAY CAMPS

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DAY CAMPSThese one-, two- and three-day camps provide a variety

of ways to experience the wonders of the Arboretum. Our camps offer an engaging mix of hands-on plants, science

adventure, imagination, art, food and exploring for ages 4-14. Food is as organic and local as possible. All classes take place

at the Marion Andrus Learning Center.

FOR FAMILIES - LET’S COOK TOGETHER!NEW! We’ve listened to your feedback and are happy to now off er smaller class sizes

and multiple dates and age groups for our popular family cooking classes. Families with younger kids make lunch together, with a focus on safety and fun in the kitchen at a pace perfect for small hands and short attention spans. Families with older children make an early supper together, with the ability to focus on more advanced cooking techniques at a more age-appropriate pace. Families who wish to bring two or more children that cross the age group distinctions are encouraged to simply make a choice that best fi ts their family.

FRESH PICKED FEAST FOR LUNCH (ONE ADULT + CHILD ENTERING K-2ND GRADE GRADS)976-08-14-12-01 Session 1: Tuesday, August 14, 9 a.m.-Noon976-08-16-12-01 Session 2: Th ursday, August 16, 9 a.m.-Noon $21 per person member/$24 per person non-member, Price includes lunch, Limit 16

From garden to plate in an hour? It’s easy at the height of the summer’s harvest! Raw or roasted, curried or creamed, taste buds soar as we pick, chop and eat our way through the garden’s seasonal delights. Diff erent recipes each summer for repeat participants.

FRESH PICKED FEAST FOR SUPPER (ONE ADULT + CHILD 3RD-8TH GRADE GRADS) SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE 976-08-14-12-02 Session 1: Tuesday, August 14, 2-5 p.m. 976-08-16-12-02 Session 2: Th ursday, August 16, 2-5 p.m. $21 per person member/$24 per person non-member, Price includes supper, Limit 16

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DAY CAMPS FOR ENTERING KINDERGARTEN AND K GRADS

SUN CATCHERS 980-06-19-12-01 Session 1: Tuesday-Th ursday, June 19-21, 9-11:30 a.m. 980-06-19-12-02 Session 2: Tuesday-Th ursday, June 19-21, 12:30-3 p.m. $63 member/$70 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 16

Explore Arboretum gardens, fi nd scratch ’n sniff plants, look for tadpoles and discover the magical fairies that protect our plants. New this year, play in the mud on the fi nal day of camp! With the help of a hose and a change of clothes, kids will go home squeaky clean!

PETALS AND POLLEN 980-07-10-12-01 Session 1: Tuesday-Th ursday, July 10-12, 9-11:30 a.m.980-07-10-12-02 Session 2: Tuesday-Th ursday, July 10-12, 12:30-3 p.m. $63 member/$70 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 16

Hunt for the Arboretum’s biggest and smallest fl owers, learn the diff erence between an “open-house” fl ower and a “by-invitation-only” fl ower, plant take-home gardens for “butterfl y babies” and “pollen lovers” and enjoy themed snacks and games.

HARVEST HOOPLA 980-08-07-12-01 Session 1: Tuesday-Th ursday, August 7-9, 9-11:30 a.m. 980-08-07-12-02 Session 2: Tuesday-Th ursday, August 7-9, 12:30-3 p.m.$63 member/$70 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 16

It’s harvest time in the gardens! Gather garden treats to make tasty snacks, turn into a veggie creature and make veggie art. Investigate whether the bug crawling under that leaf is a pest or valued guest. Play in the mud (and get cleaned up too).

CHEF FOR A DAY! 981-07-17-12 Tuesday, July 17, 1-4 p.m. $35 member/$38 non-member, Price includes snack and enough to bring home to share, Limit 10

Work with a chef to explore using herbs for fl avor. Harvest herbs from our garden to make minty fruit smoothies, seasoned roasted potatoes, mini herb frittatas and special herbed shortbread cookies.

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DAY CAMPS

DAY CAMPS FOR 1ST & 2ND GRADE GRADS

MUD, WATER, SUN 1 (985-06-12-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, June 12-14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

$96 member/$108 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 18

Play, build and paint with mud. Mash-up plant parts to make paper and use water to make music. Th en enjoy the sun’s powers to make food-- inside a leaf to feed the plant and inside

a solar cooker to feed you! Bring your own lunch and water bottle each day, take home plantings and projects. Combine with “Art at the Arb” for a full-day option.

ART AT THE ARB (988-06-12-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, June 12-14, 1-4 p.m.


Explore the Arboretum and create art based on observations. Learn new techniques as you experiment with pencil, paint, clay and pastels. Diff erent projects each summer for repeat campers. Combine with “Mud, Water, Sun 1” for a full-day option.

A FLOWER’S POWER (985-07-17-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, July 17-19, 9 a.m.–Noon


Explore the gardens from a butterfl y’s perspective. Discover why a bee’s body makes it an eff ective pollinator and learn about its fascinating life in the hive. Use microscopes to zoom in on the relationship between pollinators and fl owers. Plants and projects to bring home.

KITCHEN CREATORS (987-07-19-12) Th ursday, July 19, 1-4 p.m.

$35 member/$38 non-member, Price includes snack and enough to bring home to share, Limit 14

Work with a chef to explore using herbs for fl avor. Harvest herbs from our garden to make minty fruit smoothies, seasoned roasted potatoes, mini herb frittatas, and special herbed shortbread cookies.

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DAY CAMPS FOR 2ND TO 4TH GRADE GRADS

MUD, WATER, SUN 2 (990-06-26-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, June 26-28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


Play, build and paint with mud. Mash-up plant parts to make paper and use water to make music. Th en enjoy the sun’s powers to make food-- inside a leaf to feed the plant and inside a solar cooker to feed you! Bring your own lunch and water bottle each day, take home plantings and projects. Combine with “Art at the Arb” for a full-day option.

BUDDING ARBORETUM ARTISTS (993-06-26-12) Tuesday-Th ursday, June 26-28, 1-4 p.m.


Learn new techniques to depict realistic detail, depth, and composition. Create art based on observing the Arboretum gardens while practicing with a variety of mediums such as paint, pencils, and pastels.

Diff erent projects each summer. Combine with “Mud, Water, Sun 2” for a full-day option.

HUFF & PUFF-PROOF SHELTERS (990-07-31-12) Tuesday-Th ursday, July 31-August 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


Inspired by the famous Th ree Little Pigs, work as a team and build using straw, wood and bricks. Taught by engineer Willis Bowman, co-designer and builder of the “Under the Oak” nature play area.

Combine with “Arboretum Adventures” for a full-day option.

ARBORETUM ADVENTURES (991-07-31-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, July 31-August 2, 1-4 p.m.


Explore, hike, forage, collect, build and imagine an epic path through some of the hidden places at the Arboretum! Inspired by the way kids used to play, land artist Andy Goldsworthy, the storybooks Roxaboxen and Westlandia, and growing evidence of the importance of nature play.

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DAY CAMPS FOR 2ND TO 4TH GRADE GRADS CONT.

YOUNG ARTISTS SERIESEvery Other Friday, June 15-August 10, 9 a.m.-noon

Fee per day: $27 member/$29 non-member, Price includes snack and any project supplies, Limit 16

Join guest instructors for a variety of Arboretum-inspired art projects. You can sign up for just one day or all fi ve! Wear old clothes, and be ready for a fun, art-intensive

experience!

JUNE 15: PLANT PORTRAITS—OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING (993-06-15-12)Practice observing carefully to increase realism in pencil drawings. Explore colored

pencil techniques to create depth and a feeling of aliveness. Taught by artist Gretchen Wagener.

JUNE 29: IMPRESSIONIST GARDEN PAINTING (993-06-29-12)Using the Arboretum as inspiration, and with artist Gretchen Wagener as a guide, create

an impressionist-style painting. Learn how to mix and blend colors for desired eff ects.

JULY 13: CLAY SCULPTURE (993-07-13-12)Walk the Arboretum grounds and sketch inspiring plants or wildlife. Th en use your sketches to guide your creation of a clay sculpture. Taught by artist Gretchen Wagener.

JULY 27: BASKET WEAVING (993-07-27-12)Weave bamboo reeds into a basket with the help of experienced basketry teacher Nancy Nelson. Take home additional reed material for a future creation! Diff erent projects each summer.

AUGUST 10: SCULPTING NATURE (993-08-10-12)Create sculptures from natural materials. Use woodworking tools like hand saws and cordless drills; learn quick, clever ways of joining your materials. Taught by engineer Willis Bowman, co-designer and builder of the Arboretum’s “Under the Oak” nature play area.

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FRIDAYS IN THE KITCHEN Every Other Friday, June 22-August 17, 9-11:30 a.m.

Fee per day: $32 member/$35 non-member, Price includes a snack and enough to bring home to share, Limit 16

Have fun while increasing skill and confi dence in the kitchen. Prepare and sample recipes in class, then take home enough to share samples with your family too! Each day has a unique theme, so sign up for one or all fi ve!

JUNE 22: PASTRY EXPERIMENTATION LAB (992-06-22-12)Mix up a basic dough and add in new combinations of spices, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Th row out the recipe, let your taste buds (and your creativity) be your guide!

JULY 6: CHEESE LOVERS! (992-07-06-12)Cheese on pasta, cheese on salad, cheese on vegetables—three cheers for cheese! Make a variety of cheesy snacks and discover why we need to thank plants for this tasty food!

JULY 20: BREADS AND SPREADS (992-07-20-12)Make fresh bread and crackers, then harvest herbs from the garden to turn into tasty dips and spreads such as pestos and herb butters. Perfect food for snacks and parties!

AUGUST 3: CHOCOLATE DAY! (992-08-03-12)Enjoy making chocolate dipping sauce for pretzels and fruit, fl ourless chocolate cake, Mexican hot chocolate and hard-shell ice cream topping.

AUGUST 17: CHIPS AND DIPS (992-08-17-12)Become famous for your homemade chips and dips! Make chips using tortillas, potatoes, and even kale; dip them in fresh salsa, hummus, and more.

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DAY CAMPS FOR 5TH TO 8TH GRADE GRADS

COCOA CAMP (997-07-24-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, July 24-26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

$102 member/$114 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies,

Limit 16

Discover the history and science of this plant that has changed the world. Plant a cocoa bean, make cocoa butter lotion, and of course, cook chocolate treats! Bring your

own lunch and water bottle each day. Combine with the “Give Me Shelter!” camp for a full-day option.

GIVE ME SHELTER! ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

USING NATURE (995-07-24-12)Tuesday-Th ursday, July 24-26, 1-4 p.m.


Experience the design process and creative problem solving of working together to construct shelters. Inspired by the famous Th ree Little Pigs, build using straw, wood, and bricks. Taught by engineer Willis Bowman, co-designer and builder of the “Under the Oak” nature play area. Combine this camp with “Cocoa Camp” for a full-day option.

DAY CAMPS

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FRIDAY’S ARTIST SERIES

Every Other Friday, June 15-August 10, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fee per day: $27 member/$29 non-member, Price includes snack and any project supplies, Limit 16

Join guest instructors for a variety of Arboretum inspired art projects throughout the summer. Sign up for just one day or all fi ve! Wear old clothes, and be ready for a fun, art-intensive experience!

JUNE 15: PLANT PORTRAITS—OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING (998-06-15-12)Practice observing carefully to increase realism in pencil drawings. Explore colored pencil techniques to create depth and a feeling of aliveness. Taught by artist Gretchen Wagener.

JUNE 29: IMPRESSIONIST GARDEN PAINTING (998-06-29-12)Using the Arboretum as inspiration, and with artist Gretchen Wagener as a guide, create an impressionist style painting. Learn how to mix and blend colors for desired eff ects.

JULY 13: CLAY SCULPTURE (998-07-13-12)Walk the Arboretum grounds and sketch inspiring plants or wildlife. Th en use your sketches to guide your creation of a clay sculpture. Taught by artist Gretchen Wagener.

JULY 27: BASKET WEAVING (998-07-27-12)Weave bamboo reeds into a basket with the help of experienced basketry teacher Nancy Nelson. Take home additional reed material for a future creation! Diff erent projects each summer.

AUGUST 10: SCULPTING NATURE (998-08-10-12)Create sculptures from natural materials. Use woodworking tools like hand saws and cordless drills; learn quick, clever ways of joining your materials. Taught by engineer Willis Bowman, co-designer and builder of the Arboretum’s “Under the Oak” nature play area.

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DAY CAMPS FOR 5TH TO 8TH GRADE GRADS CONT.

COOKING WITH EASEEvery Other Friday, June 22-August 17, 1-3:30 p.m.

Fee per day: $32 member/$35 non-member, Price includes a snack and enough to bring home to share, Limit 16

Have fun while increasing skill and confi dence in the kitchen. Prepare and sample recipes in class, then take home enough to share samples with your family too! Each day

has a unique theme, so sign up for one or all fi ve!

JUNE 22 : PASTRY EXPERIMENTATION LAB (997-06-22-12)Mix up a basic dough and add-in new combinations of spices, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Th row out the recipe, let your taste buds (and your creativity) be your

guide!

JULY 6: CHEESE LOVERS! (997-07-06-12)Cheese on pasta, cheese on salad, cheese on vegetables—three cheers for cheese! Make a variety of cheesy snacks, and discover why we need to thank plants for this tasty food!

JULY 20: BREADS AND SPREADS (997-07-20-12)Make fresh bread and crackers, then harvest herbs from the garden to turn into tasty dips and spreads such as pestos and herb butters. Perfect food for snacks and parties!

AUGUST 3: CHOCOLATE DAY! (997-08-03-12)Enjoy making chocolate dipping sauce for pretzels and fruit, fl ourless chocolate cake, Mexican hot chocolate and hard-shell ice cream topping

AUGUST 17: CHIPS AND DIPS (997-08-17-12)Become famous for your homemade chips and dips! Make chips using tortillas, potatoes and even kale; dip them in fresh salsa, hummus and more.

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GUIDED ADVENTURESGuided Adventures are perfect for daycare, scout, summer school or neighborhood groups wanting extra hands-on fun during an Arboretum visit. Each Guided Adventure lasts one hour, and can accommodate groups of 10-50 children. Complete details are available online at www.arboretum.umn.edu/fi eldtrips.aspx.

Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, June 11 – August 14, at 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-Noon, or 1-2 p.m. $5 / child. Call 952-443-1422 to register.

Dirt Detectives ages 3-5

Roll up your sleeves and unearth some of the mystery of dynamic dirt. Plant seeds and experiment to discover what plants need to grow. Venture outside to the Children’s Garden and look for clues to fi nd out how dirt is made.

Butterfl ies and Hummingbirds ages 6-12

What would it be like to taste with your feet or fl y upside down? Discover the amazing lives of butterfl ies and hummingbirds, our most colorful garden visitors. Learn how fast a hummingbird fl aps its wings, how a caterpillar changes into a butterfl y, and which fl owers these winged creatures prefer. Pot a plant to attract hummingbirds and butterfl ies to your garden at home.

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GUIDED ADVENTURES

WEEKEND FAMILY FUNConnect with each other and the natural world as your family

enjoys hands-on fun with plants. FREE, every Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. at the Marion Andrus Learning Center.

Catch the rhythm of the seasons, with a different theme and activities every month.

KNOT IN THE KITCHEN: PRETZELS! - APRILTurn that crank, twist that dough-into the oven and out for a fl avor-fi lled homemade

snack! While your pretzel is baking, fi nd out about Minnesota’s grain growing and milling history. Take a close look at grains and discover the diff erences in the grains we use to bake

everything from cakes to hearty whole wheat bread.

SUNFLOWER SMASH - MAYSunfl owers! Butter, bread, cooking oil, livestock feed, biodiesel, and birdseed have all been made from these beautiful sunny fl owers. Try your hand at pounding toasted sunfl ower seeds into a delicious sunbutter treat. Can you grow a record size sunfl ower? Find out how to grow ’em big and select some seeds to plant.

DYNAMIC DIRT - JUNE Dig some dirt, mix up mud, and decorate mud pies in our mud kitchen. Become a dirt detective and use a microscope to see up close what soil is made of. Meet the decomposers that help create great garden soil and plant an experiment to discover what kind of soil grows garden plants best.

MARVELOUS MUD - JULY Mud is more than what you scrape off your garden boots! Mix, stir, scoop, dig, and sculpt in the Mud Kitchen. Create your own clay art or muddy masterpiece using materials found in the garden and marvelous mud. Mid month watch artists at work create a clay house in front of the Arboretum Learning Center.

CRAZY ABOUT COMPOST - AUGUST Dig some dirt, mix up mud, and decorate mud pies in our mud kitchen. Become a dirt detective and use a microscope to see up close what soil is made of. Meet the decomposers that help create great garden soil and plant an experiment to discover what kind of soil grows garden plants best.

SEED SAVERS - SEPTEMBER Become a seed saver and fi nd out how to harvest, store, and replant heirloom seeds. Discover how gardens are pollinated and why it is important to save garden seeds. Create art from seeds to take home with you.

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HOME SCHOOL DAYSThis class is part of a series offered to individual homeschool students and their educators for the 2011-2012 school year.

DISCOVER SPRING PEEPER MEADOW! (CHILD + ADULT) 965-05-17-12 Tuesday, May 15, 12:15-2:15 p.m., $8 child of member/$10 child of non-member, limit 40 children, Marion Andrus Learning Center

Follow the boardwalk from dry to squishy, to underwater habitats, in the restored sedge meadow wetland. Use pond scoops and binoculars to survey what plants and animals live here now. Help monitor Arboretum scientists’ work to bring nature back in a former cornfi eld. Participants will need to drive to wetland during fi eld trip.

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