FREE Workshops & Garden Center Experiences for Kids
Welcome to our exciting world of FREE workshops and garden center experiences for kids! We’re passionate about inspiring young minds through hands-on activities that connect them with nature. Whether planting a seed, crafting a garden project, or exploring the wonders of the outdoors, our workshops are designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children of all ages.
Join us for fun-filled, educational experiences that foster a love of gardening and the environment—all at no cost! No reservation needed, just drop into our garden center locations and enjoy!
**All children attending workshops must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.
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"DAD'S ROCK" FATHER'S DAY KIDS' CRAFT
TIME: 10 A.M. to Noon
LOCATIONS: Fishers, Muncie & Union City
Celebrate Father's Day with a creative twist at Wasson Nursery! Join us for a fun, free kids' craft event where children can paint a "cactus" rock, create a cheerful "You ROCK Dad" sign, and decorate a unique pot to hold their masterpiece. It's the perfect way to make a heartfelt, handmade gift for Dad this Father's Day!
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POLLINATOR WEEK
🐝🌼 Bee sure to join us to enjoy the following guest speaker during Pollinator Week in Fishers!
The below speaking event is free to the public.
POLLINATORS' GUEST SPEAKER
FLAPPING BUTTERFLIES
TIME: 10 A.M. to Noon
LOCATIONS: Fishers, Muncie & Union City
Stop in for a free kids' craft event where we'll be making flapping butterflies!
This exciting hands-on activity will let children create their own colorful butterflies with simple materials, and watch them flap with a fun, interactive design. Perfect for all ages, it’s a great way to spark creativity and enjoy some crafting fun together.
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POLLINATOR WEEK - GUEST SPEAKER EVENT
FISHERS
Sunday, June 22
11 a.m.
Ball State University Orchid Collection Curator, Halyn Ferris will explore the essential role of pollinators and their importance in our ecosystem. The discussion will delve into pollination as a symbiotic relationship, highlighting the various types of pollinators found in our region. Additionally, Halyn will guide participants on identifying key flower traits that can attract specific pollinators to their gardens, helping to create a thriving, pollinator-friendly environment after the Kids' Bee Bath Workshop.
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NATURE PRESS
TIME: 10 A.M.
LOCATIONS: Fishers & Union City
🌿 Calling all young nature enthusiasts!
Come explore the wonders of nature with us at Wasson in Fishers and Union City, on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m.! Let your child’s creativity blossom as they create their very own Nature Press!
This hands-on, instructed workshop will teach your curious young nature lovers how to preserve their favorite garden blooms, leaves, and seeds, turning them into beautiful keepsakes. We’ll provide all the materials, step-by-step guidance, and a fun, engaging experience that will spark a lifelong love for nature!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with the beauty of the natural world.