Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House
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Description:
Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.
Each week features a new nature-themed adventure, blending sensory learning, crafts, and history in an age-appropriate and engaging way. Participants will explore local habitats, discover historic gardens, learn about plants and helpful garden creatures, and experiment with natural dyes, just like children might have done in the past.
Ages: 5 to 13
Fee: $7 per class or $20 for all
Program Schedule: Thursdays in June at 2:00 pm
▪️June 4 - Trail Trekkers: Habitat Hike on the Trail de Paris
▪️June 11 - Flower Garden Day: Victorian Blooms
▪️June 18 - Vegetable Garden Day
▪️June 25 - Dye It Like the Victorians (with special guest Amy from Mission Delores State Historic Site!)
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/FPrev8oLzBQuPRpY6
Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.
Each week features a new nature-themed adventure, blending sensory learning, crafts, and history in an age-appropriate and engaging way. Participants will explore local habitats, discover historic gardens, learn about plants and helpful garden creatures, and experiment with natural dyes, just like children might have done in the past.
Ages: 5 to 13
Fee: $7 per class or $20 for all
Program Schedule: Thursdays in June at 2:00 pm
▪️June 4 - Trail Trekkers: Habitat Hike on the Trail de Paris
▪️June 11 - Flower Garden Day: Victorian Blooms
▪️June 18 - Vegetable Garden Day
▪️June 25 - Dye It Like the Victorians (with special guest Amy from Mission Delores State Historic Site!)
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/FPrev8oLzBQuPRpY6
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Where is it happening?
812 S Church St, Paris, TX, United States, Texas 75460
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Host or PublisherSam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site
