Preschool Nature Family Class At Center For Urban Horticulture Thursday And Friday

UW Botanic Gardens’ Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street) is holding a class called Family Nature Class: Fun In The Sun" for children ages 2-5 on either Thursday or Friday from 9:30-11:30am.   The cost is $18 for one adult and one child and an additional child is $9.  Sign up for 6 or more classes (any day of the week) the cost is $14 per class for one adult and child and each additional child is $7 per class (children must be attending with the same adult to receive the second child discount). Additional adults are free.  The information says: Join us for a Family Nature Class and make connections with the natural world that will last a lifetime!  Through science-based exploration and outdoor play preschoolers and their caregivers will experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses.   Each class begins with an opportunity to explore several learning stations based on the week's theme where children can practice fine motor skills, sensory investigation, creativity, and pre-math and literacy skills. Station time is followed by an opening circle and hike where the group will play games, listen to a story and further explore the weekly theme.   Family Nature Class is a great way to get outside with your preschooler, foster curiosity and explore the natural world.   Go here for more information. (photo courtesy of CUH)