Lil’ Buds Nature Play

Playful, nature-inspired outdoor programs for under 5’s and their grownups.

A fun outdoor program for children to explore their natural world through themed stories, walks, activities, hands-on discovery, and crafts. Lil’ Buds is a 1 ½ hour program that runs weekly (10am-11:30am) on Thursdays in July and August. Programs take place outdoors and are suitable for children (ages 2-5) and their guardian.  Join us for one program or all!  Every program has a different book and set of activities, even if it shares a theme!  Cost is $18 per child…accompanying grown-ups free! If a  date doesn’t appear in the drop-down menu, it is sold out. Email irene@abbeygardens.ca to be added to our waitlist.

Themes include…

• • It’s Discovery Time! Learn about seasons, water, night & day, metamorphosis and other nature topics.
  • What’s Growing in the Garden? Programs about seeds, plants, and growing vegetables.
  • Up & Down in the Garden. What goes on above and below the soil? Learn about roots, shoots, worms, insects, and more.
  • Over in the Garden. Fun and playful activities in our beautiful garden space.
  • Over in the Forest. Fun and playful activities about our forest
  • Animal Friends. Garden critters, farm animals and more!