Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha Botanical Center

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	Field Trips and Group Tours

	Programs for Adults

	Programs for Children and Families

		Summer Camps

		Family Programs and Workshops

		Birthday Parties

		Wildlife Tree Ornaments

	Sunflower Forest Project

	Speakers Bureau

Family Programs and Workshops

Saturday, December 21 at 10 a.m.

Family Workshop: Gingerbread House

Classic holiday fun is here! This family workshop will provide you with all the decorations and icing to create your own gingerbread house. Make sweet memories together as you celebrate the season. In addition to our construction time, there will be guided walk through the garden's festive holiday show. One project set is provided per registration (up to 5 participants as long as one adult is in attendance). $40 per family, $30 for garden members.

Thursday, January 9 at 10 a.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Winter Homes

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this class, participants will explore a variety of different animal homes during the winter season. They'll learn about animals that migrate in the winter and other animals that hunker down during the long winter months. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, January 9 at 1 p.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Winter Homes

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this class, participants will explore a variety of different animal homes during the winter season. They'll learn about animals that migrate in the winter and other animals that hunker down during the long winter months. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Family Workshop: Mini Garden with Succulents

To start the year, we will make our own succulent garden. The planter will include succulents, decorations, spider plants, and moss. One project set is provided per registration (up to 5 participants as long as one adult is in attendance). $40, $30 for garden members.

Thursday, February 6 at 10 a.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Conservation Celebration

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this class, participants will learn about living green, how to conserve resources, and how to help endangered habitats, plants, and animals. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, February 6 at 1 p.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Conservation Celebration

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this class, participants will learn about living green, how to conserve resources, and how to help endangered habitats, plants, and animals. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Life Cycle of a Seed

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. Ever wonder about how a plant can come from a tiny seed? In this class, participants will learn the many parts of a plant and explore what a seed needs to sprout and grow into a mature plant. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, March 6 at 1 p.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Life Cycle of a Seed

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. Ever wonder about how a plant can come from a tiny seed? In this class, participants will learn the many parts of a plant and explore what a seed needs to sprout and grow into a mature plant. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Rain in the Garden

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, learn about rain gardens and how they help reduce water runoff, filter pollutants, and provide habitats for wildlife. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Rain in the Garden

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, learn about rain gardens and how they help reduce water runoff, filter pollutants, and provide habitats for wildlife. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Trees

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, we’ll learn about the importance of trees, their parts, how they eat, and what they need to grow successfully. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, May 8 at 1 p.m.

Lil' Sprouts: Trees

In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, we’ll learn about the importance of trees, their parts, how they eat, and what they need to grow successfully. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.