Grow Little Gardener “Nature Club” in Herrontown Woods

Mathilde Burlion, certified master gardener and local parent, will offer youth ‘Nature Club’ classes every other Saturday with her Grow Little Gardener workshops in Herrontown Woods. In these sessions, children will 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 other Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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 nature club.

- Children will plant and care for vegetable crops
- Children will learn about the soil
- Children will learn about plant needs
- Children will learn about insects
- Children will play with water (expect muddy and wet feet and hands)
- Children will learn how to protect grown up from the wood dangers (ticks, poison ivy…)
- Children will learn to recognize some ground-cover, shrubs and trees found in the woods, good ones, bad ones

Cost: there is a $49 fee for the 6 classes per participating child.

FAQs
Where does the class take place and where do I park?
The class will start and be dismissed at May’s garden by the Veblen house.
You can park temporary by the Veblen house or on Herrontownwoods main parking lot but in this case, there is a little walk 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, I 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.

How should I send my kid?
Dressing: 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 4PM

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.