Children’s Nature Series
TFM’s Children’s Nature Series is led by Kellie Crawford, a board member for The Friends of Manito and an educator for Spokane Public Schools.
The events are free but registration is required. Interested participants can register by emailing tfm@thefriendsofmanito.org, or calling The Friends of Manito at 509-456-8038. These classes are limited to ten participants grades K-4 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants will be emailed details closer to the event date.
This Year’s Schedule
Pollinator Power
June 27, 2023 from 10-11am
Manito Perennial Garden
Bees buzzing around flowers is a common sight. But did you know that they're not the only creatures our plants rely on? Learn more about the many different pollinators who help keep our gardens growing by becoming a pollinator yourself in this STEM class!
Pollinator Power
July 20, 2023 from 10-11am
Manito Perennial Garden
Bees buzzing around flowers is a common sight. But did you know that they're not the only creatures our plants rely on? Learn more about the many different pollinators who help keep our gardens growing by becoming a pollinator yourself in this STEM class!
Birds of a Feather
July 6, 2023 from 10-11am
Manito Perennial Garden
Listen! What’s that sound? Birdsong! It’s around us everyday, but who’s calling? Learn how to identify neighborhood birds and create an environment that protects & nurtures them. Students will end their lesson creating their very own bird treat to hang outside.
Birds of a Feather
August 1, 2023 from 10-11am
Manito Perennial Garden
Listen! What’s that sound? Birdsong! It’s around us everyday, but who’s calling? Learn how to identify neighborhood birds and create an environment that protects & nurtures them. Students will end their lesson creating their very own bird treat to hang outside.
Flower Printing Cards
July 11, 2023 from 10-11am
Manito Perennial Garden
Class Description: Bring the vibrant colors of our gardens home! Create your own card with a hands-on printmaking technique that uses flowers as ink. Share the beauty of our gardens with a friend, or keep it for yourself!
Flower Printing & Stamping
August 17, 2023 from 10-11am
Manito Perennial Garden
Smashing flowers? Messy hands? Turn a little bit of chaos into something beautiful using ink pads & flower printing. Use your imagination, and a little bit of elbow grease, to create a piece of art to take home.
The events are free but registration is required. Interested participants can register by emailing tfm@thefriendsofmanito.org, or calling The Friends of Manito at 509-456-8038. These classes are limited to ten participants grades K-4 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants will be emailed details closer to the event date.
