Green Thumb Explorers is a program designed to engage and inspire children, offering a variety of topics relevant to today’s world. From seeds, soil and harvest to garden wildlife, from preservation and protection of the environment to a deeper understanding of nature, each Saturday workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, explore Lakewold, and work in the Children’s Garden. For children between the ages of 7 through 12. Workshop runs 10am-12:30pm. Pre-registration required. Please e-mail pfelts@lakewoldgardens.org for more information.

June 17th The Tacoma Nature Center and Children’s Garden Members of TNC will present Washington Wildlife, exploring the diversity of common wildlife species found in our state. How do they survive amid rapid population growth, expanded highway systems and urgent environmental concerns? Explorers will also be planting seeds of warm-weather crops and harvesting fresh spring greens.