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Great Green Adventures are drop-in activities that explore a special part of the Garden each month. Learn about plants, nature and green living through hands-on activities, journaling, stories and games.

Great Green Adventures are designed for ages 6–12. Adults may accompany up to three children. Younger children may attend.

  • 10:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–2:30 p.m.
  • Pre-registration not required, but it is recommended
  • Free for Garden members
  • $3 per child (with Garden Admission) for nonmembers

Meet at the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden Ticket Fort.

Pre-registration recommended. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis, and participation is limited to 8 children per program.

To pre-register, click here to be taken to the Classes Registration Page. Once there, filter for Youth and Family programs and choose a date range.

Great Green Adventures Schedule

 

Instructor and kids looking for birdsSaturday, January 18, 2025
Tropical Trek
Let’s visit a forest that’s warm all year long. Learn about tropical plants, the rainforest ecosystem and ways to help with conservation.

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Trees with Winter Coats
Why do some trees keep their leaves or needles over the winter and others lose them? Join us as we get to know some of the trees in the Garden by their bark, needles, or berries.

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Early Bloomers
We’ll search for the first signs of spring as much of the Garden starts to wake up.

Saturday, April 19, 2025
The Mighty Oak
Let’s celebrate Arbor Day by getting to know some of the Garden’s mighty oak trees.

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Getting the Garden Ready
Let’s explore the vegetable garden before it’s planted.  What would you plant in your very own vegetable garden?

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Dazzling Dragonflies
Join us as we search the pond and the Central Axis Pools for these amazing insects.  

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Bee, Butterflies and Blossoms
Join us as we discover why bees and butterflies need blossoms, why blossoms need bees and butterflies and why we need them all.

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Garden Apartments
Who lives in the Garden? We’ll search the garden for clues about the animals, insects and spiders that make their home in the Garden.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Bye, Bye Birdies
This is the time of the year that the birds begin to migrate. Join us as we discover what other animals migrate.

Boy writingSaturday, October 18, 2025
Seeds on the Move
Whether by wind, water or animal fur seeds are on the move this time of the year. Join us as we explore seeds big and small.

Saturday, November 15, 2025
I Spy Fall
The leaves have fallen, birds have migrated and the weather is cooler. Join us as we search the Garden for other signs of fall.

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Art in the Garden
Join us as we search for sculptures, mosaics and other art in the Garden.