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There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!
Toddler Tuesday with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
First Tuesday of the month, February through May.
Join us for a special event series for our littlest bugs!
Rockledge Gardens is excited to announce the return of Toddler Tuesday, now presented with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency! On the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am to gather for a nature-based story time paired with a themed craft activity for toddlers, ages 2 to 5 years old. After the class is over, feel free to play on our Little Bugs Playground and pick up a “Grab-n-Go” treat from Garden Party or a pint of Mad Utter Ice Cream in our Market!
Space is limited; tickets are required for each participating child. Parents/guardians are required to remain with the child throughout the event. Each ticket includes admission, coloring pages, 1-2 story time read-aloud(s), craft materials and activity directions provided, and a pack of seeds.
Meet our story time reader, Miss Laura! Laura is a Twinkle Toes Nanny and has been with the agency for almost 5 years. With her degree in Early Childhood Education, Miss Laura is a dedicated and highly qualified nanny who has decades of professional experience in caring for children from infancy through adolescence. Miss Laura especially loves animals, nature, and reading; her favorite part of working with children is allowing kids to learn by doing and creating fun experiences that help them grow. We are thrilled to have Miss Laura join us for Toddler Tuesday & she is so excited to meet all of our Little Bugs!
Who is Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency?
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency helps Brevard County families find high-quality, reliable, affordable, and hassle-free in-home childcare! Whether you need an occasional date night sitter or you’re looking for a full-time nanny, all Twinkle Toes Nannies are CPR-certified, background-checked, and insured. Our agency handles payroll and taxes and we offer backup nannies if a family’s nanny calls out sick or goes on vacation. Our families pay by the hour for the time they use their nanny and are never charged any up-front fees. Find more information about finding your family’s perfect nanny on their website linked here!
Vendor Pop Ups in The Market!
Weekly on Saturday mornings – 10am to 2pm – in The Market!
Shop local, support small!
Join our community in The Market as we have individual local vendor pop ups every Saturday morning!
Vendor Schedule
Saturday, February 1st – 10am to 2pm | Lucky Bee Co
Saturday, February 8th – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Saturday, February 15th – 10am to 2pm | Sun & Flour Bakery
Saturday, February 22nd – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
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Saturday, March 1st – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Saturday, March 8th – 10am to 2pm | Angry Man’s Granola
Saturday, March 15th – 10am to 2pm | TBA
Saturday, March 22nd – 10am to 2pm | Lucky Bee Co
Saturday, March 28th – 10am to 2pm | Eloweezie’s Pantry
If you are a vendor and would like to be considered, please fill out our vendor application below!
Make + Take: Garden Party’s Pickle Party
Sunday, March 2nd – 2pm
Join us for a fun and interactive pickle party hosted by Garden Party where you can make and take home your own delicious pickles!
Come join us at Rockledge Gardens for a Pickle Party hosted by Garden Party Plant-Based Kitchen! Learn how to make your own delicious pickles using different types of fresh produce combinations and take them home with you to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to pickle like a pro! It’s kind of a big dill!
Included with your ticket:
- Instructions, helpful tips, and tricks on pickling
- 2 – 16oz glass pickling jars
- 2 labels for your own customization
- Various locally-grown produce and herbs/seasoning options to create your own pickles
- Light bites + refreshments featuring pickled items
Enjoy fresh food, desserts, and drinks from Garden Party plant-based kitchen located in the Market (big red building on the east side) at Rockledge Gardens every Wednesday-Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Follow them on Instagram @gardenpartyfl to see what they’re cookin’ up!
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
*Don’t forget about our gourmet Market! We offer a selection of local craft beers, natural wines, coffee, kombucha, and more that will be available for purchase in The Market. If you’re hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Garden Party plant-based kitchen or Mad Utter homemade ice cream, both located in The Market. You are welcome to bring drinks and food from The Market into this workshop or you can enjoy these items before or after.
Garden Bug Seminar: Creating Living Soil with Vermicomposting
Sunday, March 9th – 1pm
Learn how to create nutrient-rich living soil using vermicomposting at this seminar hosted by Eaton Worms!
Join us at Rockledge Gardens for an exciting and educational seminar all about vermicomposting hosted by Eaton Worms! Learn how to create nutrient-rich living soil using worms to break down organic matter. Discover the benefits of vermicompost for your garden and how to maintain a healthy composting system. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this seminar is perfect for anyone looking to improve their soil health and plant growth. Learn all about the power of worms and all the beneficial bacteria and enzymes that they produce to create a living soil that needs no synthetics or insecticides to grow healthy and productive life cycles for many generations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills just in time for spring!
Garden Bugs will receive a weekly email on Thursdays with an RSVP link to exclusive events!
*This seminar is a part of our new seasonal series of exclusive educational gardening seminars for our Garden Bug loyalty members! To receive updates on when these seminars are scheduled, RSVP link to attend, and gain access to the special discounts on the products featured in these seminars, please sign up to be a Garden Bug member on our website!
Little Bugs Learning Lab
Sunday, March 16th at 1pm
Welcome to Little Bugs Learning Lab, where young explorers ages 6-12 dive into the wonderful world of gardening and nature!
Join us for a fun-filled adventure every month where learning and play go hand in hand! Activities will include hands-on demonstrations, engaging games, and a creative craft to take home! Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover the wild side of the natural world!
In our labs, kids will learn about the amazing insects that help our gardens thrive, explore plant and animal life cycles, and uncover the secrets of the ecosystem. Through interactive games, creative crafts, and outdoor exploration, children will develop a deeper appreciation for nature while cultivating their curiosity and teamwork skills.
Monthly descriptions:
- March 03/16/25: Frogs, Toads, and Pond Life: Hop into the world of amphibians in this exciting nature-based class! Explore the fascinating lives of frogs and toads, and discover their habitats in ponds and wetlands. We’ll dive into the life cycle of frogs, create fun frog-themed crafts, and experiment with pond ecosystems. Plus, get creative with frog art like origami and frog prints! Join us for a leap into nature’s wonders—perfect for curious minds eager to learn about these slimy, yet amazing creatures.
- April 04/13/25: Coming soon!
- May 05/18/25: Coming soon!
The cost of this event is $15 per child and $12 for additional siblings. Parents are free to drop their kids off for the entire event. This children ages 6-12 only and we will issue an automatic refund for children under the required age. A ticket is required for each attending child.
Space is limited and reservations are required.
Sensory Play with Seiser Sensory
3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30am!
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am to gather for story time paired with sensory play time!
Join us for a special event series for our littlest bugs! In addition to Toddler Tuesday, Rockledge Gardens is excited to present Sensory Play classes in partnership with SeiserSensory!
On the third Thursday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am to gather for a nature-based story time paired with a themed sensory playtime for toddlers and babies, ages 12 months up to 4 years old. After the class is over, feel free to play on our Little Bugs Playground and pick up a treat from Garden Party or Mad Utter Ice Cream in our Market!
Space is limited; tickets are required for each participating child. Parents/guardians are required to remain with the child throughout the event. Each ticket includes admission, 1 story time read aloud, access to 30 minutes of open sensory playtime, and a pack of seeds.
Meet Molly, founder of SeiserSensory! Molly is the creative force behind the engaging sensory bins and toys featured in our Sensory Play classes at Rockledge Gardens. With a background in special education & early childhood development and as a devoted mom of two, Molly founded SeiserSensory to address the gap in sensory play opportunities outside of therapeutic and school settings in Brevard County. Molly actively participates in local events throughout Brevard, advocating for the benefits of sensory play for babies and toddlers. We’re very excited to have her share her passion and expertise with us!
What is sensory play?
Sensory play is one of the best tools we have in children’s development. It’s the start of children engaging with their senses and exploring the world around them. Learning through sensory play is fully inclusive and provides endless opportunities for the development of fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and communication!
Make + Take: “Jurassic” Succulent Terrarium
Sunday, March 23rd – 12pm
Join Leslie from The Seaside Succulent for a unique terrarium project!
Back again by popular demand – Get ready for a roaring good time at The Seaside Succulent’s Dinosaur Succulent Terrarium Workshop!
Join Leslie for a hands-on adventure where you’ll create your very own whimsical succulent world inside a glass terrarium. You’ll choose from the cutest dinosaur figurines and bring your mini Jurassic garden to life with low maintenance succulents, soil, preserved moss, and a variety of decorative stones!
Leslie will guide you through creating your terrarium and discuss terrarium maintenance so you leave equipped with the knowledge you need to keep your creation thriving! Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
*Don’t forget about our gourmet Market! We offer a selection of local craft beers, natural wines, coffee, kombucha, and more that will be available for purchase in The Market. If you’re hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Garden Party plant-based kitchen or Mad Utter homemade ice cream which are both located in The Market as well. You are welcome to bring drinks and food from The Market into this workshop or you can enjoy these items before or after!
