Jumpstart Your Spring at the Greenwich Garden Education Center

Just because we’re in the middle of a January deep freeze doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on your gardening.

The Garden Education Center of Greenwich has a series of garden and outdoor-related activities planned for adults and children throughout the month at its facilities, 133 Bible St. in Cos Cob.

Yoga for Gardeners

Wednesdays, January 14 – March 25, 9:00 – 10:00 am 10 Sessions

Though we have all put our gardens to bed for the winter, we should keep our muscles and joints limber. Join Kim Bass as she teaches us the principles and practices of Hatha Yoga. This branch of yoga concentrates on physical health and mental well‐being, using bodily postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Hatha yoga postures also stretch and align the body, promoting balance and flexibility. A great class for beginners, or for those of us that just want to be flexible in the garden this spring. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun!

Mushrooms – Nature Play with Caregivers – Up to 3 Years Old

Various Wednesdays, Now through June 17 9:00 – 10:00 am

We’re rooting around for the pure wonder of it! This early time of discovery, participation, and sensory growth is vital. We’ll practice equipping for active outdoor activities, rain or shine. In case of extreme weather, we bring nature stations into our bright, ecofriendly classroom. Let’s share our favorite songs, stories, and tips, tales, and healthy recipes from the garden.

Family Nature Play – Third Sundays – All Ages

Sunday, January 18 Making mini-greenhouse jugs: Perennials for pollinators 2:00 – 4:00 pm

All ages are offered a themed afternoon of different family activities to explore nature. Enjoy an art table area, a construction and engineering area, observation blankets with book baskets, and a themed science search or challenge.

“Nature Brain” games/challenges are fun for all ages, imaginative and informative! Come enjoy our green spaces!

Create a Hypertufa Trough

3 Mondays: January 26, February 23, March 23. Must attend all 3 sessions. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Permaculture Systems: An Introductory Course

Saturday, January 31 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A Permaculture garden thrives by design with very little maintenance, just as nature intended, and just as humans once cultivated the earth for thousands of years. Now this regenerative growing method and living systems design is making a comeback, and just in time to help the world address problems of water conservation, soil depletion, and rising costs of living. Learn about Permaculture Systems from Helen Loughrey, a certified Permaculture Design Course instructor and design consultant.

To register for any of these programs, please visit www.gecgreenwich.org or call 203-869-9242.

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