Tiny Hands Gardening: Building a Fairy Garden

Name: Tiny Hands Gardening: Building a Fairy Garden
Start: 2026-05-30T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-30T14:30:00+00:00
Location: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

ft. Melanie Ziolecki

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd

$20–$26 · 3+ · Tickets

Families with Young Kids Families with Older Kids Creatives

Visit Site

Craft a fairy garden with your child and explore nature trails at Schlitz Audubon.

Part I

The details

About this event

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.

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.

From the organizer

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.

Getting in

Tickets
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Members $20 per adult/child pair, Non-members $26.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5

ZenMosh Pit

Loud

Who'll Be There

Parents or guardians with children aged 3 and older, likely a mix of families from the local community, including those interested in educational and outdoor activities.

How the Room Feels

Low lightUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A thing you madeA new skill

Happenlist's take

Create a magical fairy garden with your little ones at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Guided by Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki, this hands-on event combines a nature hike with creative crafting. Perfect for kids aged 3 and up, it's a delightful way to spend an afternoon both indoors and outdoors. Don't forget to bring your imagination!

Create a magical garden with your little onesBring home a piece of whimsyNature meets creativity in this fairy adventure

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