Geek Out!
Free monthly program at Central Library for teens into geek and pop culture. Learn, create, and enjoy together.
Craft a fairy garden with your child and explore nature trails at Schlitz Audubon.
Dive into a world of whimsy and creativity at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center's Tiny Hands Gardening event. This unique workshop invites children aged 3 and up to craft their very own fairy gardens, guided by Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki. The experience begins with a nature hike to gather materials, followed by a creative session where kids can let their imaginations run wild.
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The event offers a perfect blend of outdoor exploration and indoor crafting, making it an ideal family activity. As you build your fairy garden, you'll also have the chance to visit the center's resident fairy house, adding an extra sprinkle of magic to the day. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child while nurturing their love for nature and creativity.
Summer is here, the fairies are back, and they need a place to stay! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we build our own fairy gardens. We will hike the trails to gather decorative materials and visit our resident fairy house before creating our gardens with trinkets, garden stones, and flower seeds. You will be able to take this garden home and watch the flowers grow tall over the fairies, as if they were whimsical trees.