Explore nature with your toddler or preschooler! Nature Preschool programs are open to children ages 2-6 with an adult. Classes include nature walks, stories, songs, and other activities. Nature ABCs and 1,2,3s and movement are part of the fun. Choose either 10:30-11:30 am or 12:30-1:30 pm.

FEES

$6 per Member child/adult pair (Family level & up)

$20 per Non-member child/adult pair

$6 each extra sibling

Fee includes admission to the Gardens and Nature Walk (April to October) and the Butterfly House (in season).

SERIES DISCOUNT

(5 classes) (Pay for 4 classes, get 1 free)

FEES

$24 per Member child/adult pair

$80 per Non-member child/adult pair

$24 each extra sibling

TIME Choose either 10:30 – 11:30 am or 12:30 – 1:30 pm

REGISTRATION Pre-registration is recommended as programs often sell out.

Questions: contact LeeAnne Kahl at 410.557.9570, x223 or lkahl@LadewGardens.com.

Registration begins soon

Tuesday, April 4

Whatever the Weather

Whether it’s sunny, cloudy, snowy, or dry, let’s marvel at what’s up in the sky. We’ll make our own weather wheels.

10:30 am - 11 :30 am | 12:30 pm - 1 -30 pm

Friday, April 21

Wake Up Spring

Come celebrate the season as we honor our planet for Earth Day.

10:30 am - 11 :30 am | 12:30 pm - 1 -30 pm

Tuesday, May 9

 Off to the Races

Clip clop! Maryland is known for horseracing and Ladew Gardens is in the middle of horse country. We’ll read about horses and ponies and learn about Mr. Ladew’s love of horses.

10:30 am - 11 :30 am | 12:30 pm - 1 -30 pm

Tuesday, May 16

Fuzzy, Bristly, Bumpy, Smooth

We will use our sense of touch to explore different textures in nature.

10:30 am - 11 :30 am | 12:30 pm - 1 -30 pm

Friday, June 9

Sprouts About

Our gardens are bursting with buds, sprouts, and shoots. Let’s focus on what’s growing above and below the soil line.

10:30 am - 11 :30 am | 12:30 pm - 1 -30 pm