Science in the Garden on Thursdays @ The Potting Shed for kids 4 & up

In Cooperation with the Rowayton Gardeners

July 10
Citizen Scientist Meets Insect Artist 
Participate in scientific discovery from your own backyard. Learn how to gather data on bees, birds & butterflies & aid real scientific studies. Then, take your insect inspiration to the next level & learn how to draw life-like insect art with Rowayton Gardeners’ own resident artist, Lynn Massey.

July 17
Anybuggy Want to Have Fun with Insects?
Earthplace of Westport will be visiting to guide us through hands-on activities to demonstrate the physical structure of insects, explore adaptations & life cycles, & learn how insects interact with people. Students will meet & interact with live insects & other invertebrates.

July 24
Soil Science from Wriggly Worms to the Chemistry of Composting
Soil is the new dirt! Organic gardening guru, Nick Mancini, will reveal the magic world under your feet. Learn what makes healthy soil, how composting gives soil a boost & the creatures within. Then, we will tackle the ins & outs of vermiculture & build a worm box with everybody’s favorite invertebrate, the Red Wriggler.

July 31
Farm Creek Field Trip: Natives vs. Invasives
Our very own Norwalk Land Trust team will take everyone over to the Farm Creek Preserve. Kids will learn about the importance of open space, the estuary ecosystem, & the leafy battle between natives & invasives in our own backyards.

August 7
Food Science Fun: Nutrition in the Garden
Fruits, vegetables, grains—oh my! What we eat plays a large role in how we develop & grow. It also influences your health, energy levels & attitudes. With Rowayton Gardeners’ own nutritionist Bridget Bennett, kids prepare hands-on, fresh, fun snacks. We promise kids will give healthy foods a chance, & find out all the amazing things these foods do for our bodies.

August 14
Taste the Harvest: Pick then Make!
Gardening isn’t just about the planting & weeding...it is also about the eating! It's time to reap the rewards from the Potting Shed garden. When kids harvest & help prepare the food they gather from the garden, 9 out of 10 Potting Shed experts find that they just can’t resist gobbling it up. See what is in season & get ready to create the freshest snacks ever.