Child & Family
Events Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming March 1–April 30, Daylight hours only. Lena Meijer Children’s Garden
Earth Day – Every Day! Saturday, April 23, 1–4 pm Lena Meijer Children’s Garden
Butterflies are blooming for all ages in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden. Whether you’re looking for guided or self-guided play, check at the Information Center to discover which engaging outdoor activities await you. Activities vary daily: • Join us Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:30 am for spring-themed stories about butterflies, moths, gardens, and rain! • Participate in Discovery Cart Activities including fun, educational butterfly and insect-themed games. • Navigate the Butterfly Maze. • Discover butterfly and moth-themed books and a giant butterfly puzzle in the Log Cabin. • Pose for a photo in the people-sized butterfly chair.
Celebrate Earth awareness the Children’s Garden way. Activities will include: nature walks, interactive stories, live Michigan animal demonstrations, and a collaborative nature weaving on our giant weaving loom.
Farm Garden Springtime Walks Wednesday, April 13, 20 and 27, 10 am Michigan’s Farm Garden The Farm Garden will be the focus for these wonderful springtime walks for preschoolers and their families. Each week, kids will explore the Farm, participate in kidfriendly activities and listen to fun farm stories. Hope to see you down on the Farm! Themes include: • Finding Out About Farm Animals • How Does the Farm Garden Grow? • Old-Fashioned Farm Fun
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Events are included with the cost of admission unless otherwise noted. Classes will be subject to COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time of the event.
Child & Family Events
“A-May-zing” Children’s Garden Discoveries! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, May 2–31, 10:30 am Lena Meijer Children’s Garden Observe, listen, and learn how May is a time for gardens, flowers, animals, and more! Activities vary daily and may include: mini naturalist walks, outdoor games, springthemed storytimes, and interactive puppet shows.
Just for Moms Saturday, May 7, 10 am–12 pm Lena Meijer Children’s Garden Treat your mom (or another special person in your life) with unique Mother’s Day activities in the Children’s Garden. Activities will include: Mom Appreciation stories, “Mom and Me” music time, and exploration in the gardens to discover favorite colors and flowers.
Summer Camps Save the Date!
We’re planning a summer full of fun camp opportunities for learners ages 4–14! Registration opens March 15 at MeijerGardens.org/calendar. Peter McDaniel (left), Tony Norkus (right)
