Winter 2012 Children's Classes

All youngsters are invited to join us in the Children’s Garden this winter! 

 

At Wing Haven we always use literature as a starting point to explore the garden and its critters.  Come prepared to get your hands dirty as we explore the frog pond and plant vegetables and flowers.  Along the way we may even improve the garden as wildlife habitat and make it prettier for all to enjoy!

 

 All of our programs for youngsters are taught by Shaelyn McCarthy.  If you have questions, please call her at Wing Haven: 704/331.0664 ext. 103.

 

 

Space is limited.  Please register in advance for all programs!

 

 

 

 

 Winter/Spring

 

Youngsters Environmental Education Program!  (YEEPs!)

Ages 4 - 5

 

Tuesday, January 31, 10 - 11 am
Wednesday, February 29, 10 - 11 am
Thursday, March 29, 10 - 11 am
Thursday, April 19, 10 - 11 am
Thursday, May 31, 10 - 11 am

 

Cost: $10/session

(Advance registration required.)

 

Enjoy these wonderful monthly programs focused on environmental awareness as the seasons change at Wing Haven.  Each program includes a story and an activity designed to introduce the wonderful world of plants and animals to youngsters.

 

Select any dates that fit your schedule.


 

Holiday Gift for Someone Special!

Ages 5 - 7


Monday, December 19, 10 - 11 am

Cost: $10.00 (Advance registration required.)

 

Celebrate the holidays as we design a gift for someone special!  We'll read a story, design a holiday gift and have a wainter treat together!

 

January

 

Whooo's Here?

Ages 6 - 8


Tuesday, January 10, 3:45 - 4:45 pm

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

It's a special time of year!  Come gain a better understanding of how plants and animals survive the cold winter weather.  We'll learn all about hibernation and even make a snack for those outdoor friends who are not sleeping away the winter!


 

Animal Tracks

Ages 3 - 5


Thursday, January 19, 10 - 11 am

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Come be detectives in the garden as we search for tracks, to study the size and toe count so that we figure out which animals have been scampering through the garden!  We'll create detective hats and discover ways to figure out how to match up tracks with their specific animal.


 

A New Home for the Birds

Ages 4 - 6


Monday, January 23, 10 - 11 am

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Today we will set out into the garden in search of items that we can collect for the birds to use to build their homes!  The birds will be sure the love our collection of materials, and we'll put them together so that you can take them home to hang in your own backyard.  Everyone loves a new home and the birds will appreciate these supplies for their new homes too!

 

February

 

Real Birders Don't Wear White!

Ages 6 - 9


Tuesday, February 7, 3:45 - 4:45 pm

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

The Great Backyard Bird Count is right around the corner, and now is the time to brush up your birding skills!  Come learn the basics of bird ID from the folks at Wing Haven.  We'll learn how to use color, size, behavior and song to identify birds and then take a walk to test our skills. 


 

A Valentines Gift from the Garden

Ages 5 - 8


Monday, February 13, 10 - 11 am

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

It's that time of year!  We'll learn about our favorite red bird for this holiday and then make a special gift to give to someone special this Valentines holiday!


 

Feelin' Froggy

Ages 3 - 5


Tuesday, February 21, 10 - 11 am

Cost: $10 (Advance registration required.)

 

Winter is winding down and the frogs at Wing Haven are beginning to wake up from their long winter naps.  We'll learn about frogs, where they've been all winter long and make them a summer home!