Fall Seedlings Program Schedule
Seedlings classes offer a fun, hands-on way for young children, ages 18 months to six years, to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants and their importance. Classes include interactive explorations, nature walks, and stories for children and their caregivers.
Classes are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group.
- Wednesdays: Ages 3 – 6 years
- Thursdays: Ages 24 – 36 months
- Fridays: Ages 18 – 24 months
Program Location: Seedlings programs have indoor and outdoor components. Participants should come prepared to spend time both outdoors and indoors.
On sale Date and Registration Link: The fall schedule of Seedlings Programs will go on sale Monday, July 13 at 9 a.m. Fall programs will be available for registration on this page. For assistance with registration, call our Resource Center at 720-865-3500.
Program Fee: $13 per toddler/preschooler; $11 per toddler/preschooler member; one adult per child is admitted free of charge. Additional adults and non-participating siblings should purchase or reserve general admission tickets.
Cancellations: Cancellations more than one week prior to a class are subject to a 15 percent cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week’s notice are non-refundable.
Fall Program Schedule (September-December)
The links below will not be active until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13.
Join us as we explore the famous vegetable trio of corn, squash and beans and learn how they help each other grow.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, September 2, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, September 3, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, September 4, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Discover the vibrant yellows, reds and oranges of these fragrant and festive fall flowers as you take an up close look at marigold flowers.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, September 9, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, September 10, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, September 11, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Use your senses to explore the colors, textures and sizes of the grasses growing in the Gardens. Big, medium and small we explore them all.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, September 16, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, September 17, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, September 18, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Join us for a nature walk and see what seasonal changes are happening in the Gardens.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, September 23, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, September 24, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, September 25, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Explore the delicious world of apples as we make a tasty treat from the fabulous spices in our lives.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, September 30, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, October 1, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, October 2, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Discover the mighty acorn and meet it’s beautiful tree.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, October 7, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, October 8, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, October 9, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Discover the Gardens with the tools of a detective as you become a garden sleuth. Use your senses to discover natural clues and hidden treasures throughout the Gardens.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, October 14, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, October 15, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, October 16, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Pumpkins and melons and squash, oh my! Join us as we meet and explore pumpkins and their close relatives.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, October 21, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, October 22, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, October 23, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Explore plants named after our creepy crawly garden friends. Plant a creepy crawly plant to take home with you.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, October 28, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, October 29, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, October 30, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Look way up high and way down low. How many pinecones will we find? Explore the many different sizes and shapes of the pinecone and discover how they help evergreen trees grow.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 4, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 5, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, November 6, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to flap your wings as we discover whooooooo flies around the Gardens at night. We fly, hunt and hoot as we explore the amazing world of owls.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 11, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 12, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, November 13, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Roll up your sleeves for some harvest fun! Take a nature walk in the Gardens and search for the colors, shapes and sounds of the season. Create an autumn collage to share with your friends.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, November 18, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, November 19, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, November 20, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
No classes November 23-27
What happens in the Mordecai Children’s Garden during the cold fall and winter months? Join us as we investigate how plants and animals prepare for the cold.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 2, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. z
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 3, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, December 4, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Explore the world of special trees that stay green all year long. Use evergreen boughs to create a masterpiece to take home with you.
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 9, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 10, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, December 11, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Taste, smell and explore the many plants that bring us tasty treats of the season. Will it be mint, ginger, chocolate or all three?
- Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 24-36 months: Thursday, December 17, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 18-24 months: Friday, December 18, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.