Session One- July 18Fantastic FrogsOur first week is all about frogs and the magic of Wethersfield! Adventurers will explore the garden’s ponds while learning about conservation, ecosystems, and the important role frogs play in our environment. We’ll go on a frog walk, make springy froghopper crafts, and enjoy storytime with a snack to wrap up the day.
Session Two- July 25Meet the PollinatorsWhat makes a garden grow? This week, Adventurers will become pollinators themselves as they explore the important role these busy helpers play in keeping our plants- and planet- thriving. We’ll learn about flower anatomy, try our hand at pollinating blooms, and discover the many creatures that keep Wethersfield buzzing. Each child will make their own pollinating stick, then settle in for a pollinator-themed story.
Session Three- August 1Fruit, Seeds & Berry TreatsWhat’s sweet, juicy, and full of seeds? This week, Adventurers will head to the Wethersfield orchard to pick fresh blueberries and learn all about fruits—the tasty plant parts that protect the seeds inside. After gathering berries, we’ll return to the Carriage House to make our own fruit salad and finish the day with a story and snack.
Session Four- August 8All About PondsWhen is the last time you looked closely at a pond? What did you see? What did you smell? Join us this week as we visit the Wethersfield ponds and talk about what makes them so special. We'll learn about different water sources and how they help the land and animals around them. Afterwards, we'll create our own pond and finish the day with a story and snack!
Session Five- August 15Art is EverywhereIf you love art - drawing, painting, coloring - then you're going to love this week's Adventurer's Club! Join us as we discover some of the art at Wethersfield, including sculptures and wall paintings in the Cricket House! Adventurers will get to have a Scavenger Hunt as we walk through the garden. Then we'll get to make our own Wethersfield art and end with music and a snack.
Session Six- August 22Nature is Our FutureWhat is "Conservation"? It's a big word that is very important to Wethersfield. Join us as we explore Wethersfield to learn more about conservation and horticulture, and how we can use those lessons to help the planet. We'll end the day with a story and snack, and you'll even get a plant to take home to remember what fun we had this summer at Wethersfield.
