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Family Programs and Workshops

Saturday, December 2 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Gingerbread House
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT. Classic holiday fun is here! This family workshop will provide you with all the decorations for your own gingerbread house. Make sweet memories as you celebrate the season. In addition to construction time, there will be guided walk through the garden's festive holiday show. $40, $30 for garden members. Pre-registration is required by November 25.

Wednesday, December 6 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: My 5 Senses
In Lil' Sprouts, adults and children (pre-K, ages 3-5) work together while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC's and 123's. In this month’s class, we’ll learn about our five senses and how they help us notice interesting things in the world around us. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. Pre-registration is required. $18, $8 for garden members.

Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: My 5 Senses
In Lil' Sprouts, adults and children (pre-K, ages 3-5) work together while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC's and 123's. In this month’s class, we’ll learn about our five senses and how they help us notice interesting things in the world around us. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. Pre-registration is required. $18, $8 for garden members.

Thursday, December 7 at 1 p.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: My 5 Senses
In Lil' Sprouts, adults and children (pre-K, ages 3-5) work together while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC's and 123's. In this month’s class, we’ll learn about our five senses and how they help us notice interesting things in the world around us. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. Pre-registration is required. $18, $8 for garden members.

Saturday, December 9 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Gingerbread House
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT! Classic holiday fun is here! This family workshop will provide you with all the decorations for your own gingerbread house. Make sweet memories as you celebrate the season. In addition to construction time, there will be guided walk through the garden's festive holiday show. $40, $30 for garden members. Pre-registration is required by December 2.

Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Gingerbread House
Classic holiday fun is here! This family workshop will provide you with all the decorations for your own gingerbread house. Make sweet memories as you celebrate the season. In addition to construction time, there will be guided walk through the garden's festive holiday show. $40, $30 for garden members. Pre-registration is required by December 9.

Sunday, January 13, at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Miniature Dinosaur Garden
THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT! Create a prehistoric succulent garden complete with little dinosaurs! The planter will include succulents, decorations, ferns, and moss. All supplies will be provided to make one, low, flat, succulent planter per family. Pre-registration is required by January 8. $32, $22 for garden members.

Wednesday January 3, at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Layers of the rainforest
Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and preschoolers to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday January 4, at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Layers of the rainforest
Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and preschoolers to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild. $18, $8 for members.

Thurday January 4, at 1 p.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Layers of the rainforest
Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and preschoolers to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild. $18, $8 for members.

Wednesday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Groundhogs
In this month’s class we’ll learn about Groundhog Day and the traditions behind Punxsutawney Phil predicting the end of winter. Preschoolers will also have the opportunity to explore shadows on a garden walk. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, February 8 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Groundhogs
In this month’s class we’ll learn about Groundhog Day and the traditions behind Punxsutawney Phil predicting the end of winter. Preschoolers will also have the opportunity to explore shadows on a garden walk. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, February 8 at 1 p.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Groundhogs
In this month’s class we’ll learn about Groundhog Day and the traditions behind Punxsutawney Phil predicting the end of winter. Preschoolers will also have the opportunity to explore shadows on a garden walk. $18, $8 for members.

Saturday, February 10 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Dino-Soap
We will be cutting up and melting Aloe Vera soap base. Families may add essential oils for sent, and soap coloring to their bars. There will be small dinosaur molds, and supplies to make an egg with a plastic dinosaur inside. We will be touring the Brickosaurs exhibit while our soap hardens. $25, $15 for garden members

Wednesday, March 6 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil Sprouts: Going Green - Chlorophyll
In this month’s class we’ll learn what is chlorophyll and how it is used. We’ll investigate color in the classroom and look for examples in the garden. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil Sprouts: Going Green - Chlorophyll
In this month’s class we’ll learn what is chlorophyll and how it is used. We’ll investigate color in the classroom and look for examples in the garden. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m.
  
Lil Sprouts: Going Green - Chlorophyll
In this month’s class we’ll learn what is chlorophyll and how it is used. We’ll investigate color in the classroom and look for examples in the garden. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, March 9 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Springtime Wreath
It is spring! We will be making nice green fleece wreaths. Plan on selecting and tying fleece to a wreath form. We will finish the design with a selection of springtime silk flowers. Each family registration will make two wreaths that are 8 inches in diameter. $30, $20 for garden members

Wednesday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Wiggly Worms
In this month’s class we’ll learn about worms and their important work in the garden. We’ll go on an earthworm expedition while exploring their habitat at Lauritzen Gardens. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, April 4 at 1 p.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Wiggly Worms
In this month’s class we’ll learn about worms and their important work in the garden. We’ll go on an earthworm expedition while exploring their habitat at Lauritzen Gardens. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Wiggly Worms
In this month’s class we’ll learn about worms and their important work in the garden. We’ll go on an earthworm expedition while exploring their habitat at Lauritzen Gardens. $18, $8 for members.

Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Block Dinosaurs and Plants
Everyone likes a good brick build. We will be making our own little brick dinosaurs, and a plant for them to enjoy. The sets we are using are for age 6 and up. Younger children will need extra adult support. Each family registration will be making 2 small dinosaurs and 1 brick succulent plant. $35, $25 for garden members

Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Food in the Garden
This month we’ll learn where food comes from and we’ll explore what is growing at Lauritzen Gardens. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Food in the Garden
This month we’ll learn where food comes from and we’ll explore what is growing at Lauritzen Gardens. $18, $8 for members.

Thursday, May 2 at 1 p.m.
  
Lil' Sprouts: Food in the Garden
This month we’ll learn where food comes from and we’ll explore what is growing at Lauritzen Gardens. $18, $8 for members.

Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
  
Family Workshop: Mother's Day
We love Mom to the Moon and Back. Come paint your own moon lamp. Each lamp comes with a moon shaped ball and a wooden stand. The moon comes with a battery, measures 4.75 inches, and has an on and off switch on the bottom. Add swirls of colors, flowers, rainbows, make it as unique as your love for Mom. Each family registration is for 1 moon lamp. $30, $20 for garden members
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