Hartford County, CT Childrens Events
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Jul 3 2014Gardening with Children - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We will plant some of our favorites: tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peppers, lettuce, onions and potatoes. Maybe we'll squeeze in a p ... more » -
Jul 4 2014Good Bugs, Bad Bugs and the Garden - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Guess who came for dinner? There are insects that may eat our plants and insects that eat insects. Find out who's good and who's ... more » -
Jul 4 - 7 2023Children's Summer Programs - Bugathon - Glastonbury
Flowers are not the only things that attract bugs, beetles and other creepy crawlies. We’ll dig in the dirt, leaves and pond muck to find some insect ... more » -
Jul 4 2023Bugs - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Some of the tiniest insects live in the grasses and plants around you. Find out how we gather them up for observation. Bring a s ... more » -
Jun 18 2024Composting with Children - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Composting with Children - To start gardening, you need to start with the basics: soil, compost, tools, seeds and markers. Bring ... more » -
Jun 25 2024Snakes - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Have you ever held a snake? Now is the time to find out about our slithering friends. Bring a snack and water or juice. Dre ... more » -
Jun 26 2024Lizards - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Take a lizard to lunch and what will he eat? Maybe he will help us out in the garden! Bring a snack and water or juice. Dress ... more » -
Jun 27 2024Turtles - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - What's it like to carry your home on your back? That protective shell is very important. See what our four species of turtles like ... more » -
Jul 3 2024Slugs - Children's Program - Glastonbury
Slugs and snails leave a slimy trail behind. We can find them in the garden and woods. Have you ever felt a slug? Bring a snack and water or juic ... more » -
Jul 4 2024Worms - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - There are several types of worms, and some that even live at the seashore. Come explore the world of worms and help us make a worme ... more » -
Jul 5 2024Spiders - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Look at all those legs and how fast they move. YIKES! These little friends are great for the garden. Let's see if you can make a ... more » -
Jul 9 2024Pond - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 1:30 am - What is going on down at the pond? Let's see who is living in the water and reeds. Bring a snack and water or juice. Dress for ... more » -
Jul 10 2024Stream by the Bridge - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - See who lives under the rocks and who can be found in the ripples of the stream. What can we catch in the water? Bring a snack a ... more » -
Jul 11 2024The Wetlands - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - On the other side of the hill are the wetlands where ducks, beaver, herons, and kingfishers have been seen. If we are quiet, we mig ... more » -
Jul 12 2024Meadow Drain - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - All the smaller streamlets end up at the meadow drain. The water is deeper and has more creatures that live there. We'll walk alon ... more » -
Jul 16 2024Snakes - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Have you ever held a snake? Now is the time to find out about our slithering friends. Bring a snack and water or juice. Dre ... more » -
Jul 17 2024Lizards - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Take a lizard to lunch and what will he eat? Maybe he will help us out in the garden! Bring a snack and water or juice. Dress ... more » -
Jul 18 2024Turtles - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - What's it like to carry your home on your back? That protective shell is very important. See what our four species of turtles like ... more » -
Jul 23 2024Bugs - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Some of the tiniest insects live in the grasses and plants around you. Find out how we gather them up for observation. Bring a s ... more » -
Jul 24 2024Slugs - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Slugs and snails leave a slimy trail behind. We can find them in the garden and woods. Have you ever felt a slug? Bring a snack ... more » -
Jul 25 2024Worms - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - There are several types of worms, and some that even live at the seashore. Come explore the world of worms and help us make a worme ... more » -
Jul 26 2024Spiders - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Look at all those legs and how fast they move. YIKES! These little friends are great for the garden. Let's see if you can make a ... more » -
Jul 30 - 2 2024Children's Summer Program - Creatures of the Night - Glastonbury
While we sleep, the creatures of the night are awake and looking for food. Who is in your back yard snooping around – raccoon, opossum, bat, owl, coy ... more » -
Jul 30 2024Pond - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - What is going on down at the pond? Let's see who is living in the water and reeds. Bring a snack and water or juice. Dress fo ... more » -
Jul 31 2024Stream by the Bridge - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - See who lives under the rocks and who can be found in the ripples of the stream. What can we catch in the water? Bring a snack a ... more » -
Aug 1 2024The Wetlands - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - On the other side of the hill are the wetlands where ducks, beaver, herons, and kingfishers have been seen. If we are quiet, we mig ... more » -
Aug 2 2024Meadow Drain - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - All the smaller streamlets end up at the meadow drain. The water is deeper and has more creatures that live there. We'll walk alon ... more » -
Aug 6 2024Letter boxing in Earle Park - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - What is letter boxing and how do you find the clues in the parks? You can do the detective work of finding the letterbox and findin ... more » -
Aug 7 2024Stream Walkers - Children's Program - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - Take a walk in the stream on a hot day. We will meander and explore Holland Brook. Bring a snack and water or juice. Dress f ... more » -
Aug 8 2024Mud! Mud! Mud! - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - We're off to collect mud and make some bowls, plates or birds with the clay we gather. Bring a snack and water or juice. Dress ... more » -
Aug 9 2024Go Fish! - Glastonbury
9:30 - 11:30 am - What kind of fish live in the pond and stream? We'll go "fishing" inside and make fish to take home. Bring a snack and water or ... more »