Programs for the Very Young

The 40 acres that house the Lynden collection of monumental outdoor sculpture are also home to many birds, insects, frogs, mammals and plants. Art educator Claudia Orjuela offers programs for the very young and their caregivers that explore different themes, taking into account the changing seasons.

Wednesdays in the Garden, weekly on Wednesdays from 10 am - 11 am, 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.

Let's Make Together! with Annalesa Albright is designed for children aged 3 -5 and their adults. Annalesa Albright brings together her nature, craft, and parenting skills for a series of hands-on, age-appropriate making workshops. Art-making can be messy, and the group will spend time outdoors whenever possible, so please dress appropriately.

HOME: Story Time is a virtual, bilingual story time featuring children’s books written or illustrated by authors, illustrators, and artists who have faced forced displacement as refugees, asylum seekers, or immigrants. Designed for children aged 4-8, we end each session with an art activity from Lynden art educator Claudia Orjuela.

Our Field Trips can be adapted for groups of 3-5 year olds (perfect for preschools and summer programs for the very young). For programs for older children, visit our Programs for Young People page.