Garden Adventures are Saturday kids’ classes held semimonthly. Classes start promptly at 10 am in Em’s Sprout House and registration is required. Ages 4-12 are welcome with a caregiver. Limit one caregiver per participant (registration not required for caregiver). No infants please.
Members: $5
Non-Members: $7
Register on our website or by calling (801) 581-8454. Space is limited to 25 participants.
KIDS CLASS: Catch the Wind
Saturday, August 7
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Why does the wind blow? How does it help the plants in the Garden? Join us as we learn about all the great things the wind does and the vital role it plays in our society. Create a kite or windsock to take home and enjoy in the windy weather.
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KIDS CLASS: Wholesome Harvest
Saturday, August 21
10 AM - 11:30 AM
It's time to enjoy the rewards of our hard work in our kid run, organic garden. We'll review the earth friendly methods used to keep the plants healthy and happy, as well as create fresh sandwiches and crafts with the vegetables that we harvest ourselves.
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KIDS CLASS: Plantable Flower Greeting Cards
Saturday, September 11
10 AM - 11:30 AM
National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 12. Just in time for the holiday, we'll make handcrafted paper from fibers, flower petals and seeds for a one-of-a-kind card your grandparents will love! After they enjoy the card, you can plant it together for a long-lasting, meaningful gift.
KIDS CLASS: Red Butte Rails
Saturday, September 25
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Did you know a small rail line used to run through Red Butte Garden? Salt Lake history is rich with stories of red sandstone and the rail line that delivered it down the canyon. Join us on a hike to the old quarry house where we’ll learn all about the Garden’s fascinating past. Be sure to prepare for the hike with appropriate clothing and footwear.
KIDS CLASS: Spiders in the Garden
Saturday, October 9
10 AM - 11:30 AM
There are a number of spiders native to Utah, many of which make their home at Red Butte Garden. Come learn about why these creatures build webs, how they defend themselves and what they do in the winter months. Participants will also go home with their very own spider creation.
KIDS CLASS: All About Greenhouses
Saturday, November 6
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Even though the Garden is being put to sleep for the winter the greenhouses at Red Butte are still bustling with activity. Join us for an exclusive greenhouse tour with Michelle Cook, Red Butte Garden’s Greenhouse Coordinator, and learn about all of the unique tools that are in place to help care for our plants through the cold season.
KIDS CLASS: Native American Dwellings
Saturday, November 20
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Long before Red Butte Garden was established Native Americans made their homes in the Salt Lake Valley. Hidden away in the Children’s Garden you can find replicas of some of the structures that these tribes utilized. Join us as we learn about the Native American tribes that lived in Utah as well as the buildings they lived in.
