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The Little Bugs Club!
Join our Little Bugs Club! A place for kids to discover the joy of nature and gardening in exciting new ways!
Come on out to learn, play, and make new friends!
Little Bugs Learning Lab
Monthly Descriptions:
- December: Sunday, 12/22/24 1 pm-2 pm
- Nature’s Gifts: Join us for an exciting exploration of the natural gifts found around us! In this hands-on class, children will discover the importance of giving back to our environment through creative and eco-friendly activities. We’ll talk about the gifts that nature provides, followed by a nature walk around the gardens to collect materials like leaves, twigs, and other natural decorations. Using these treasures, kids will create unique crafts, including eco-friendly gift wrap and nature-inspired ornaments.
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!
The cost of this event is $15 per child and $12 for additional siblings. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join. Parents are free to drop their kids off for the entire event. A ticket is required for each attending child.
Little Bugs Learning Labs are recommended for ages 6-12. See Toddler Tuesday and Sensory Play details for your littlest little bugs below.
Little Bugs Club Winter Camp!
Thursday, January 2nd – Saturday, January 4th | 10am to 3pm
This fun & educational nature-based camp invites children to explore the wonders of the winter season in a Florida setting. From learning about winter animals to discovering the secrets of winter gardening & the history of garden Gnomes, campers will enjoy a variety of creative crafts, outdoor activities, and a hands-on workshop from Seaside Succulent.
Camp Highlights:
- Winter Wildlife: Discover how animals in colder climates adapt to winter and learn about Florida’s wildlife during the cooler months, including how they survive without snow!
- Winter Gardening Fun: Learn about plants that grow well in Florida’s winter season, including cool-weather vegetables and flowers.
- Animal Tracking & Exploration: Learn how to identify animal tracks and signs. Kids will use their newfound knowledge to create their own animal tracking maps.
- Tropical Winter Garden Gnome Workshop – Create your own mini succulent Garden Gnome to take home.
- End-of-Camp Ice Cream Treat from Mad Utter: Celebrate the fun and learning with a sweet scoop of ice cream from Mad Utter, the perfect way to wrap up our winter adventure!
*This camp is geared towards young explorers ages 6-12. Tickets cost $150 with a $15 discount available for siblings.
**Camp registration fee includes the following: camp t-shirt, all activities & crafts, a workshop hosted by The Seaside Succulent, and an end-of-camp celebration scoop of Ice Cream from Mad Utter Wonderland!
***Activities will run from 10 am-3 pm, Thursday through Saturday. Campers should plan to bring a healthy lunch and water bottle each day.
Toddler Tuesdays with Twinkle Toes!
Toddler Tuesday will be back in February with new books, a sing-along, and fun crafts! Now hosted in partnership with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency!
Toddler Tuesdays are ideal for kiddos ages 2 to 5 years old. Pre-registration is required as we don’t sell tickets on the event day. Tickets cost $5. Toddler Tuesday will continue throughout the spring season on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Toddler Tuesday will resume in February! Check back for tickets soon!
Sensory Play with Seiser Sensory!
Join us again in February for our Sensory Play classes hosted in partnership with Seiser Sensory! We’ll meet once a month in the Riley Room at 9:30 am for a nature-based story time paired with a themed sensory playtime for toddlers and babies.
Sensory Plays are ideal for kiddos ages 12 months to 4 years old. Pre-registration is required as we don’t sell tickets on the event day. Tickets cost $10 and include all materials. Sensory Play will continue throughout the spring season on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Sensory Play will resume in February! Check back for tickets soon!
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Take charge of your own adventure with our new Self-Guided Tours!
Our Self-Guided Tours are a great way for small groups and homeschoolers to tour gardens and learn.
Click below to schedule your visit and receive your map. Use our activity worksheets, or make your own!
*If your group has more than 30 people, we kindly ask that you split into smaller groups and schedule visits on separate days. This ensures everyone has a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience.
*Tours are self-guided. We do not offer guided tours at this time.
