Plant Parts We Eat
July 9, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
From garden to plate, plants provide plentiful—and tasty—play that helps kids discover the important connection between plants and food. Tasteful explorations will include a tour of the vegetable garden at Pinewood Estate, plant part play, and simple kid-friendly recipes.
Photo Adventures
July 11, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learning to capture the beauty at Bok Tower Gardens is as easy as point & click! Kids will learn some basics of photography and then practice their skills through a photo-safari in the Gardens. After their walk, they’ll make a photo display of their favorite images to take home. Please bring your own camera and have some fun!
Animongus
July 16, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
There are many animals that ‘live among us’ in the Lake Wales area. Some can be easily seen at Bok Tower Gardens, including squirrels, lizards and Japanese koi, while others such as raccoons and possums live further out of sight. Kids will go on an animal sighting and tracking adventure, search for animal tracks in the Gardens, and create their own track models to bring home.
Feathered Friends & Winged Wonders
July 18, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Look up—there are a lot of animals flying around at Bok Tower Gardens! Kids will hone their skills as they learn to hear, see and feed hummingbirds, songbirds and owls. We’ll also explore the life cycles of butterflies, see them in action, and discover some of the important connections between birds, butterflies and plants.
Buggin’ Out
July 23, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bugs are beautiful in this fun exploration of insects. Kids will learn the characteristics of insects through the Insect Song, create their own artistic insect, and make their own collecting gear before venturing out for a Bodacious Bug Hunt. A ladybug release in the Gardens ends the day with a bug bang!
Bok-ful Adventures
July 25, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bok Tower Gardens is Edward Bok’s gift to the world. Kids will explore the cultural side of the Gardens through its art, music and nature. Together we will learn which of Aesop’s Fables are represented in the Singing Tower, discover some plants and animals depicted there, and create artwork inspired by the Tower.
Young Picassos
July 30, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
The lush gardens and natural beauty of Bok Tower Gardens inspires the artful side of anyone. Kids of all skill levels will experiment with different media and learn some new techniques as they create impressions of nature that will turn their refrigerators into art galleries!
Seedy Surprises
August 1, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Seeds have many surprises in store! Kids will explore the basic anatomy of a seed and then go on a hunt to find seeds ‘in action’ around the Gardens. They will also have an opportunity to make a seed collage, and then plant some seeds to create their own nursery to take home.
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