Potting Shed Summer Garden Camp

Thursday, July 16

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

This summer the Library and Gardeners will collaborate once again to present a 6-week program from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Thursdays in July and early August.  We’ll feature 6 different heroes in keeping with the American Library Association “Heroes” theme, but with a fun environmental twist.  Volunteers will lend a hand with these fun and organized classes held at the Potting Shed. Please note that Summer Garden Camp is intended for ages 4 and up. No registration is necessary – just come!

July 9th – Lady Bird Johnson:  Wildflower & Natives Champion! with Kristin from Muddy Feet Farm. Kids will make roadside weed bouquets & seed bombs. Featured book: “Miss Rumphius
July 16th – Beneficial Bug Champions! with Stamford Nature Center. Featured book: TBD
July 23rd – Worm Champion! with Author Paige McBrier to read/sign/sell featured book “Chicken & Worm.”  Eco Farm on Wheels will also visit with chicken friends!
July 30th – Bee Champion! with Earthplace. Featured book: TBD
August 6th – Compost Champion! with Erin Combs & Linda Paolini and their compost puppet show and compost bin tour. Featured book: “Compost Stew”
August 13th – Monarch Champion! with Lynn Massey and butterfly art.  Featured book: “Insectarium