Growing Gardeners

where children connect with nature and build community.

  • Create

  • Connect

  • Play

“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”

― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

  • All Sunday and Thursday sessions are free for families to attend. Drop off programs have a fee that is listed on the programs page.

  • Welles Park - Nature Play Space Area

  • Children ages 3-7 years old explore the world around them through free play at Welles Park Nature Play Space Area. Every session, we bring our wagon full of materials and activities to inspire creativity and curiosity!

  • Every Sunday from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Kind Words

“Growing Gardeners Club is helping kids fall in love with nature” - Maia McDonald

Link to Block Club Chicago Article

“Former Preschool Teacher is Teaching Kids How to Love Nature” - Annabelle Rivera

Link to 14 East Magazine Article