May’s Garden Club at Herrontown Woods
Mathilde Burlion, Certified Master Gardener and local mom, leads classes every other Saturday with her Grow Little Gardener workshops in Herrontown Woods. In these sessions children will learn learn the art of gardening and play in the woods through discovery hikes and games.
Children of all ages are welcome to sign up. Parents must accompany children. Classes are every three Saturdays from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
This session will include an introduction to the garden and starting fall crops.
Upcoming sessions for this fall:
August 24 - Welcome to the garden and starting fall crops
September 7 - Creating compost
September 21 - Planting fall starts and garlic bulbs
October 5 - Mulching
October 19 - Seed saving
November 2 - Planting spring flower bulbs
Cost: there is a $49 fee for the 6 classes per participating child.
What to expect: The main goal is to learn how to tend a vegetable garden. We will also be hiking and discovering nature by the Veblen house. Fun outdoor games will also be part of the garden club. Children will plant and care for vegetable crops; learn about the soil, plant seeds, and insects; learn to recognize some ground-cover, shrubs and trees found in the woods, good ones, bad ones; learn how to recognize and protect oneself from ticks, poison ivy, etc.; and engage in water play (expect muddy boots).
Classes meet on the lawn next to the Veblen House in Herrontown Woods. Please park in the upper parking lot in Herrontown Woods off of Herrontown Road here. (GPS use the following address: 452 Herrontown Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)
For more details, please visit the Grow Little Gardener website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the class take place and where do I park? The class will be at May’s Garden behind the Veblen house. You can park by the Veblen House or at the Herrontown Woods main parking lot and take the boardwalk trail to reach May’s Garden.
As a parent do I have to stay during the class? No, you don’t need to stay but we want you to be reachable by phone.
My child is not 4 yet or passed 8 yo but I think it would be great for her/him, can I sign him up? Yes, but reach out to me 1st Mathilde.burlion@gmail.com
I want to sign up my 3 kids, do I get a discount? There is 20% discount for the 3rd child
Can I sign up my child for a single class? Yes, if there is a spot available. The cost is $15.
Not sure if I want to enroll for all classes, can I try a class for free? Yes, however keep in mind that Grow Little Gardener is a small business. We have put a lot of love, preparation and supplies into it so any financial support is appreciated.
How big is a the group? The group will be limited to 10 kids.
What clothes or equipment do the kids need? Long sleeves and light colors are ideal to spot ticks if any. Preferably old cloths ready for adventure. Kids may wear bug repellent and sunscreen. They need to bring a water bottle
Do they need to bring some gardening supplies? No, the material needed for the nature club will be provided.
In case of bad weather, is there a rain date? Yes, the following Sunday at 4:00 PM.
