Tales on the Trails

Wednesdays, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM

Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds

February 4th – Birds of Winter

Join us to learn about our feathered friends of winter at February’s Tales on the Trails class.

Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one.  This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity.  All programs focus on the theme listed.  A parent or caregiver must accompany each child.  Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. 

Sponsored by The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation 

Fee: $10/class per child for Members / $15/class per child for General Public

Registration required by 1 day prior to each class

Upcoming Classes

March 11th – Seed Starting

Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to plant in your garden. 

April 8th – Beauty of Trees

April’s Tales on the Trails class is all about trees. Learn about trees, their leaves, and the important role they play in our gardens. 

May 27th – Sounds of Spring

Do you hear the birds singing, the wind blowing, and rabbits scurrying around? These are all the sounds of spring. Join us for Tales on the Trails as we use our senses to explore the wonders of spring. 

June 17th – Magic of Moths

What’s flying around the gardens? Is it a butterfly or could it be a moth? Learn about moths at this month’s Tales on the Trails.