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Trees and Saplings
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Trees and Saplings

Children’s Garden Classes

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, September 4–October 22, 2026
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Preregistration Required

For 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. Learn about the wonders of gardening with your 2- or 3-year-old during this active hands-on program offered during spring and fall. Our youngest gardeners work with their adult partner to tend to their garden plots, sing songs, taste new foods, and create nature crafts.

This is not a drop-off program. Consistent weekly attendance of one adult per child is required. No additional adults or children including infants or older siblings, please.

Cost

  • 60-minute sections: $262 nonmember/$236 member
  • 90-minute sections: $367 nonmember/$341 member

Participation Requirements

  • One hour and 1.5-hour programs are offered. We recommend the 1.5-hour class for 3-year-olds or returning families.
  • The class is for one adult-child pair only; no siblings or additional adults please.
  • Children should wear clothing that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes (no sandals).

Sections

Trees and Saplings – Fridays

Begins Friday, September 4

7 Fridays: September 4–October 16, 2026 | 4–5:30 p.m.

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Trees and Saplings – Saturdays

Begins Saturday, September 5

7 Saturdays: September 5–October 17, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Trees and Saplings – Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Begins Wednesday, September 9

7 Wednesdays: September 9–October 21, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 a.m.

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Trees and Saplings – Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Begins Wednesday, September 9

7 Wednesdays: September 9–October 21, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Trees and Saplings – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Begins Thursday, September 10

7 Thursdays: September 10–October 22, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 a.m.

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Trees and Saplings – Thursdays, 11 a.m.

Begins Thursday, September 10

7 Thursdays: September 10–October 22, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Trees and Saplings – Fridays Friday, September 4 7 Fridays: September 4–October 16, 2026 | 4–5:30 p.m. Register
Trees and Saplings – Saturdays Saturday, September 5 7 Saturdays: September 5–October 17, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Register
Trees and Saplings – Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 9 7 Wednesdays: September 9–October 21, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. Register
Trees and Saplings – Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 9 7 Wednesdays: September 9–October 21, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Register
Trees and Saplings – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 10 7 Thursdays: September 10–October 22, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. Register
Trees and Saplings – Thursdays, 11 a.m. Thursday, September 10 7 Thursdays: September 10–October 22, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Register
Image, top of page: Photo by Liz Ligon.