Events: Family And Kids

Kid’s Club @ South Cost Botanic Garden is a new program we are offering!  Kids who love nature and learning about all the fascinating things found in the garden will be in for a treat as we kick this program off this spring!  Kids who become members of the Kid’s Club @ South Coast Botanic Garden can participate in various activities offered.  Activities can include book readings, art activities, planting activities, learning about recycling, and other things that focus on gardening and our planet.  Activities will be scheduled the first Sunday of each month beginning at 1:30 pm and will last one hour in length.  

Yearly membership per child: 

$35 for member’s children/$70 for non-members

Additional siblings are half price

Kids Club members will receive a Fun Pack which includes:

• An official Kids Club lanyard and badge
• Their own personal membership card
• 10% off purchases in the Gift Shop (some merchandise excluded)
• Kids Club Activity Punch Card

Sunday, March 4

Read Across America – Dr. Seuss’ Birthday :  The Lorax

…Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss speaking through his character the Lorax warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth’s natural beauty.  

At this special kick off session Kids Club members will receive their Fun Pack.  Book readings will happen at 1:45 pm and then again at 2:15 pm.     

Planting My Seeds Where They Grow Best, and When They Grow Best

Saturday, March 17

Or

Sunday, March 18

$18 for member’s children/$20 for non-members (each class)  

For K-3 aged children (ages 5-8). 

Instructor:  Diane Pollock, Landscape and Horticulture teacher at Venice High School and Certified Master Gardener

In this hands-on activity children will learn about the seasons and which is the best time to plant seeds.  There will be color page activities illustrating the seasons. Create a season color wheel.  Children will decorate and plant three biodegradable pots with seeds to take home and nurture.  Parents will receive seasonal planting sheets as well as care sheets for the newly planted pots.  Class limited to 25 to ensure proper supervision and guidance.  This is not a drop-off program and parental attendance as well as participation is required.   

Must Pre-Register.  No fee.  Registration will be based on space availability.

This class is geared towards 2nd graders (7 years)

Hosted by:  Union Bank

Does your child know the value of a dollar?  They are not too young to begin to learn about saving.  Union Bank has a special presentation geared twoards the younger generation that will teach them about the different types of currency and coins, the ffunction of a bank, tips for saving, and why its' important to save.  Special activities are planned to aquaint children with the different denominations of currency and coin.

$5 donation per Adult.  Children no charge.

Led by:  GrowingGreat:  Inspiring Healthy Eating

Parents and children will learn about nutrition and planning healthy meals, and the children will learn about proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.  Learn to identify how each 'fuel' is beneficial for your body and how to create your own protein, fat, and carbohydrate snack.  There will be a Children's Lesson and Adult Workshop.  Perfect for families!  There will be food samples to help identify healthy eating.  Limited to 15 adults and 20 children.  Must pre-register.