Fri, Mar 8, 2024 – Fri, Jun 21, 2024 10:15 am – 11:15 am
Mar 8, 2024, Mar 9, 2024, Mar 15, 2024, Mar 26, 2024, Mar 29, 2024, Apr 5, 2024, Apr 12, 2024, Apr 13, 2024, Apr 19, 2024, May 3, 2024, May 10, 2024, May 17, 2024, May 18, 2024, May 24, 2024, Jun 7, 2024, Jun 14, 2024, Jun 21, 2024

Little Sprouts

Little Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of children ages 2-5 years. Each class is designed for children to work side-by-side with their adult caregiver as they engage in hands-on, fun, age-appropriate experiences that support the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. Ages 2-5 with an adult; adult attends free.

Sarah Ellis, Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Children

At Olbrich

$9 per Child (Non-member) / $7 per Child (Member)

Registration Closes 1 week before class

Little Sprouts Story & Stroll (indoor) classes include a story, theme-related learning activities, and a stroll through the outdoor gardens or conservatory.

Little Sprouts: Gardening (outdoor) classes take place outdoors in the Children’s Kitchen Garden where participants listen to a story, water plants, dig in the soil, and engage in hands-on learning activities.

All classes take place from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Spring Stories by Dianna Hutts Aston

5/3/2024 - A Rock is Lively (Friday, Indoors)

5/10/2024 - An Egg is Quiet (Friday, Indoors)

5/17/2024 - A Nes is Noisy (Friday, Indoors)

5/18/2024 - A Nes is Noisy (Saturday, Indoors)

5/24/2024 - A Seed is Sleepy (Friday, Indoors)

Garden Stories

6/7/2024 - Lola Plants a Garden (Friday, Outdoors)

6/14/2024 - Wiggly Worms (Friday, Outdoors)

6/21/2024 - Stories from the Bug Garden (Friday, Outdoors)

More Little Sprouts: Gardening classes will be open for registration in May!

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Sat, Apr 27, 2024 10:15 am

Ephemeral Art

What is ephemeral art? Art that is only created with natural materials and is meant to get blown away by the wind or tumbled down by the rain. In this class, we will explore early spring ephemerals around the garden and create art to match using only the things we find on the ground. Dress for the weather and bring your creativity! Ages 5-11 with an adult

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 6:00 pm

(Virtual) Tai Chi Meditation at Home (6-Week Series)

“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.

Wed, May 1, 2024 All Day

Spring Bulb Walk (Date TBD)

Spring has sprung! Come enjoy a casual walk through Olbrich gardens to view and learn about all the beautiful spring bulbs putting on a show! Stroll through various meadows and garden areas to learn about the different bulbs that are Olbrich favorites from Olbrich Horticulturist Avery. The exact date of this walk will be determined by the weather and the bulbs. Please check our website in mid-April for schedule updates.