Wednesdays in the Garden

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Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun!

Fee: $20/$16 members for one adult and one child.
Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration is required. Register online now. Sessions move indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Themes

Date Theme
1/14/2026 Colorful Snow
1/21/2026 Winter Fun
1/28/2026 Ice Sculpture
2/4/2026 Winter Trees: Evergreens!
2/11/2026 Hibernation: Cozy Shelters
2/18/2026 Colorful Snow
2/25/2026 Ice Sculpture
3/4/2026 Animal Tracks
3/11/2026 Sweet Sugar Maple Trees
3/18/2026 Feathered Friends
3/25/2026 Signs of Spring
4/8/2026 Life Cycles: Colorful Eggs
4/15/2026 Let’s Play with Clay!
4/22/2026 Earth Day!
4/29/2026 Rain and Clouds
5/6/2026 Flower Friends
5/13/2026 Bilingual in Nature: Arte, naturaleza y Español!
5/20/2026 Labyrinth: Plant a Prairie Seed
5/27/2026 Gardening at Lynden

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