Join Planting Fields for an exploration of the magic beneath our feet: soil! Discover how soil helps plants grow, supports living creatures, and plays an important role in nature. 

January
1/2 – Winter Wonders
Bundle up for a chilly adventure! We’ll hear a wintry tale, explore the frosty outdoors, and make a craft to bring the magic of the season home.

1/16 – Animal Tracks
Whose footprints are those? Little learners will practice being nature detectives as we search for signs of animals in winter.

1/30 – Snowflake Science
Every snowflake is one-of-a-kind! We’ll discover their frosty secrets through a story and a sparkling creation.

February
2/13 – Camellias
Camellias bring a splash of color to the cold days of winter! We’ll enjoy a floral story, create a blossom craft, and take a quick trip to our Camellia Greenhouse!

2/27 – Evergreen Explorers
Why do some trees stay green all year long? We’ll read a story, explore evergreens up close, and create a nature-inspired craft.

March
3/13 – Wild About Weather
Sunshine, raindrops, and gusty winds—what will the day bring? We’ll explore the wonders of weather through story, play, and hands-on fun.

3/27 – Signs of Spring
Spring is popping up everywhere—buds on trees, flowers in bloom, and animals on the move. We’ll listen to a seasonal story, make a springy craft, and look for changes outside.

April
4/10 – 5 Senses
See, smell, hear, touch, taste—let’s try them all! We’ll enjoy an exciting story, go on a sensory walk, and make a creative craft.

4/24 – Earth Day
Let’s celebrate our amazing planet! Through story, craft, and outdoor play, little learners will explore fun ways to care for the Earth.

May
5/8 – Garden Friends
The garden is full of helpful critters! We’ll share a story about pollinators and then explore how bees, bugs, and birds help things grow.

5/22 – Baby Animals
Who’s hatching, hopping, or buzzing this season? We’ll share a sweet story and explore the world of animal babies.

June
6/5 – Fun in the Sun
Let’s kick off summer with sunshine and smiles! We’ll read a bright story, play outdoors, and make a sunny craft.

July
7/3 – Hooray for Hummingbirds
Zoom, flutter, hover—hummingbirds do it all! Kids will enjoy a lively story, learn about these speedy birds, and craft a colorful creation.

7/17 – Veggie Garden
What’s growing in the garden? After a tasty tale, kids will make a veggie-inspired craft and explore our garden beds together.

7/31 – Busy Bees
Buzz, buzz! After a bee-filled story, little learners will discover how bees pollinate and make a craft inspired by these busy helpers.

August
8/14 – Froggy Fun
Hop into the world of frogs! We’ll share a ribbiting story, make a froggy craft, and explore outside to look for where frogs might live.

8/28 – Bug Safari
Creeping, crawling, flying, and buzzing—bugs are everywhere! Children will listen to a buggy tale, create their own insect craft, and go on an outdoor search for tiny critters.

September
9/11 – Marvelous Monarchs
Butterflies are on the move! Children will enjoy a fluttery story, learn about monarch migration, and create a winged craft.

9/25 – Super Seeds
Seeds may be small, but they’re full of surprises! We’ll read a seed story, explore how they travel, and plant one to take home.

October
10/9 – Pumpkins
Pumpkins can be big, small, bumpy, or smooth! We’ll enjoy a pumpkin story, craft something festive, and step outside to discover these fall favorites.

10/23 – Nocturnal Animals
Who’s awake when we’re asleep? We’ll discover the secret lives of nighttime animals through story, play, and craft.

November
11/6 – Amazing Acorns
Tiny acorns can grow into mighty oak trees! We’ll hear an acorn story, make a nutty craft, and explore outdoors to see who might be snacking on them.

11/20 – Fall Forest Fun
The forest is full of crunchy leaves and autumn colors waiting to be explored. A fall story, craft and outdoor adventure will bring the season to life.

December – registration opening soon! 
12/4 – Winter Birds
Chickadees, cardinals, and woodpeckers stay through the cold! We’ll read a birdy story, craft a feathered friend, and head outdoors to spot winter birds in action.

12/18 – Hello Hibernation
Do animals take long winter naps? Kids will cozy up with a hibernation story and learn how creatures rest through the cold months.