Adkins Arboretum will again offer its popular programs for three- to five-year-olds this winter. Classes are offered as a series of six programs and are available in Monday or Tuesday sessions.
Pre-registration is required for preschool programs. The fee is $45 for members, $55 for the general public for all six classes in the series. Classes run from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and include a craft and a snack. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is recommended. For further information or to register, call 410-634-2847, extension 0.
Forest Valentine
February 8 and 9
Children will show their love of nature by making valentine seed treats to share with the forest animals. They will learn about how animals stay warm in the cold, take a winter woods walk and listen to winter stories while munching on heart-shaped cookies.
Winter Wonderland
February 15 and 16
In this lesson, children will pretend they are snowflakes journeying through the winter sky. They will make a glittery snowflake craft, look for Jack Frost in the forest and warm up with hot chocolate and the beloved children’s book A Snowy Day.
Enchanting Evergreens
February 22 and 23
Even in the silvery winter landscape, islands of green remain. Children will explore groves of evergreens at the Arboretum and enjoy a pinecone toss. They’ll also gather fragrant pine needles to use in winter sachets.
Fox Trot
March 1 and 2
Where do foxes go when the cold wind blows? Into their cozy dens, of course! Children will follow a winding trail to an Arboretum fox den, sing and dance to the “Fox Trot” and make pop-up fox finger puppets.
Antlers Away!
March 8 and 9
While many animals are hibernating through the winter, deer are out and about! Children will learn about the white-tailed deer and look for deer tracks on the Arboretum paths to fill with plaster of paris for some scientific fun. Back in the classroom, they’ll make antler headbands and enjoy animal stories.
Dancing with the Stars
March 15 and 16
Even though the stars won’t be out until nightfall, children will light up when they learn about constellations! They’ll sing and dance to a star song, make pinprick constellations to hang in the window and wrap up the winter program with starry cupcakes.
Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. Open year round, the Arboretum offers educational programs for all ages about nature and gardening. Through its Campaign to Build a Green Legacy, the Arboretum will build a new LEED-certified Arboretum Center and entranceway to broaden educational offerings and research initiatives promoting best practices in conservation and land stewardship. For additional information about Arboretum programs, visit www.adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.