Family Planting Day

Saturday, June 1, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Barber House/Children's Garden

Bring the family to plant the raised beds in the Slayton Arboretum Children’s Garden. Each raised bed will have a theme, and this year’s themes will include a pizza garden, a rainbow garden, and a craft garden. Parents can adopt the neighboring beds as we supplement the existing perennials with colorful annual selections. Window boxes will be planted too. There will be additional activities to accommodate children of all ages, and each child will take home a souvenir for their efforts. All garden tools and supplies will be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by May 29 to arbevents@hillsdale.edu or (517) 607-2241.

Nature Art

Ages 5-7
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Barber House/Children's Garden

Ages 8-12
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Barber House/Children's Garden

Lorie Dickinson will use a nature walk to help inspire participants with an art project. Art supplies will be provided, along with a beverage and snack, for all participants. Dress for the outdoors, and please RSVP to these events by Friday, July 5, 2013, to arbevents@hillsdale.edu or (517) 607-2241.

Special Program

Hillsdale County’s own Trinka Hakes Noble will be our featured guest as she shares with us one of her children’s books as part of the morning’s program. Trinka is an author and illustrator of several children’s books, including The Legend of Michigan. The program includes a special nature activity for the youth, and a snack and drink will be provided for all attendees. In particular, children ages 5 – 10 are welcome, and children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to this event by August 3 to arbevents@hillsdale.edu or (517) 607-2241.