Children's Educational Gardening Experiences

 Our children’s gardening project is dedicated to fostering a lifelong interest in gardening while providing meaningful educational experiences that connect children to the natural world. Through hands-on activities, participants learn how to grow plants and vegetables, explore the importance of pollinators and native plants, and gain an understanding of the vital role gardens play in supporting healthy ecosystems. 

By engaging children in the process of nurturing plants and observing nature firsthand, the program encourages curiosity, responsibility, and environmental awareness. Ultimately, this project seeks to cultivate not only gardening knowledge and skills, but also a lasting appreciation for the environment, inspiring children to become thoughtful stewards of the natural world and their communities. 

 Goals
To encourage and foster an interest in gardening among children.
To provide educational opportunities for children on gardening topics, including growing plants and vegetables, as well as the importance of pollinators and native plants.           

Benefits

Through hands-on gardening experiences, children develop an appreciation for nature and gain a better understanding of the environment around them. They learn valuable skills related to growing plants and vegetables while discovering the important role pollinators and native plants play in supporting healthy ecosystems. These experiences help cultivate a sense of responsibility and stewardship, empowering children to care for the environment and become thoughtful caretakers of the world around them.

Each event is more than just an activity—it is an opportunity to spark curiosity, foster sustainable values, and inspire a lifelong connection to gardening and the natural world. Through these hands-on experiences, children not only learn valuable gardening skills but also develop an appreciation for nature and the importance of caring for the environment.

We look forward to providing even more creative and educational children’s gardening experiences at the following locations this summer:

• Wausau Public Library, June 8th at Oak Island Park
• Rothschild Public Library  June 17th at George Street Park
• Weston Farmers Market  July 14th
• Hatley Public Library    August 11th