Each week, for 8-weeks, we will engage in creative exercises that connect music, art, poetry, literature, and nature with young people.
A screen-free time together.
We will draw, paint, doodle, collage, write and plant (perhaps).
This is not a performative class, but an opportunity for participants to connect with peers, appreciate literature and create original pieces in a Wintery (but warm) garden setting with a small group of peers.
5- children per session
90-minutes per week, 1:00-2:30pm
Monday, K-3rd Grade Session
(Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22)
Wednesday, 4th-6th Grade Session
(Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24)
The group dynamics, interests and ability (to some degree) will guide the program. Each participant will get a nature journal for collecting their work and hopefully continue their practice moving forward to Spring.
Enough structure is provided to keep it moving and focused, but not so much that is becomes...stressful.
"For children and youth, nature-based experiences help to support overall positive physical, mental, and cognitive development, thus underscoring why we need to provide them with a range of opportunities to engage with nature in ways that they find fun and enjoyable." (Bowers et al., 2021).
Floriculture Micro Farm’s Sensory Garden exists to provide an inclusive, accessible, and nurturing horticultural environment where people of all abilities can connect with nature through sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Through thoughtful garden design and immersive sensory experiences, we promote calm, healing, learning, and self-expression while fostering confidence, well-being, and joy for children, seniors, and individuals with physical or cognitive challenges. Our mission is to cultivate a peaceful space where nature supports mental, emotional, and physical wellness for the entire community.
The Sensory Garden Program aims to:
Increase access to therapeutic green spaces for underserved populations
Support mental health, emotional regulation, and sensory integration
Promote confidence, independence, and social connection
Provide nature-based educational and wellness opportunities
*This is an outdoor/garden experience and as such exposes you to nature. While we do our best to maintain a safe environment, bee stings, mosquito bites and sunburn happen.
Please take the necessary precautions you need to safely visit the farm for an agrotourism experience, we are not liable for accidents should they occur. Please notify the host of any special circumstances, allergies or requirements you may have to make your visit accessible and comfortable.