Drop-in Garden Time
Children can enjoy the peace and predictability of garden time in private, semi-private, and small group gatherings.
Private garden time reservation fees begin at $60 per hour.
Parents can bring their children aged birth to five plus years, to enjoy garden time.
This is a unique offering for parents to share the time and space with their children, with the option to work on gentle separation if desired. Building a relationship with the space, and teacher, allows parents and their children to develop the comfort to enjoy the garden with an expanding sense of independence. When a child is comfortable staying on their own, there is the option for the parent to reserve independent participation.
Semi-Private reservation fees are $40. per child, per hour. with a two hour minimum.
All lessons include the use of outdoor gear: boots, hat, rain clothes (if needed).
Play based learning opportunities are always ready for little one(s) to explore.
The lesson time is child directed.
The environment and the activity options provide a predictable form, that also gently changes with the natural elements and season.
There is always something new and something familiar to explore.
Teacher hosts and guides, while keeping a warm model of tending the garden.
Planting, watering, mulching and harvesting are the structure of the lesson time.