Extension Master Gardeners sponsor monthly gardening workshops for children. Join the fun!
- 2nd Thursday of the month at 5 p.m.
- Bowman Library
- 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, Virginia 22655
Register through the library’s events calendar.
Parent/guardian must accompany children; no drop offs allowed.
Upcoming Dates and Topics:
- March 13: The Wonderful World of Seeds
- April 10: Why do Plants Make Flowers? Learn about pollinators and how flowers attract different pollinators. Make a tissue paper flower.
- May 8: A natural flower vase for Mother’s Day! Learn about the many uses of natural gourds and decorate a beautiful gourd vase and fill it with flowers for a Mother’s Day.
- June 12: Bug rock stars & designing glitter bugs. Learn about common bugs in the garden. Participate in a scavenger hunt for bugs. Design and paint a rock with your favorite bug.
- July 10: Nature’s Nightlights: Learn about fireflies and their part in nature. Also learn why our natural environment is important. Make a firefly to take home.
- August 14: Flower Power: Create flower an arrangement, or root vegetables and potato chip people.
- September 11: Making traditional corn husk dolls. Learn about how indigenous Americans planted crops and create a corn husk doll.
- October 9: Bulbs- a flowering spring surprise! Plant bulbs in the fall and you will welcome the coming spring with a beautiful display of flowers.
- November 13: Trees of Winter. Learn about winter trees and how they grow. Make a cone birdfeeder to take home for winter birds to enjoy.
- December 11: Potpourri Holiday Gifts. A hint of cinnamon, a dash of lavender, a punch of dried fruit, and a sprig of pine will create a magical gift for someone.
