Sushi Roll Adventure
Ages 8 – 15
Learn the art of sushi making with Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling! From rolling your own sushi rolls to crafting delicious fillings and sauces, this hands-on experience will unleash your culinary creativity. Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 21
Archery Game Night
Ages 8 and up
Join us for some family-friendly competition combined with archery! We will learn the basics of NASP competition-style archery and use the skills for bingo, battleship and more! All equipment is provided. No experience is necessary. Please register each participating member of your family.
Registration deadline: Monday, April 27
Conservation Crew: Butterfly Survey
Ages 12 – 18
Help with recording, identifying and catching butterflies during this session of the Grant Park Long-Term Butterfly Survey. All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 28
Wildflower Yoga
Ages 18 and up
Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga while we watch the flowers bloom! Learn about our native ephemeral (short-lived) forest wildflowers after practicing breathwork, standing poses, flowing poses and ending with relaxation surrounded by the spring forest.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 28
An Evening at Camp
Ages 5 – 12
Are you excited for camp season to start again? We are too! So excited, in fact, we are bringing some camp fun early. Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities. The evening will end with s’mores and a campfire!
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Cyanotypes and Lumen Prints
Ages 14 and up
Learn two historical camera-less photographic processes while creating beautiful botanical images with local artist and educator Heather Ballard. We will collaborate with the sun and the parks natural resources to create frame-able works of art! All supplies are included. You may bring flowers or leaves from your yard or garden!
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Moss and Mocktails with Now and Zen DIY
Ages 16 and up
Join Now and Zen DIY for a mom’s morning out with “mimosas” while you design a beautiful 8″ x 8″ piece of wall art using preserved moss and other interesting natural elements. A truly unique accent for your home!
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Mom & Me Brunch
Ages 4 – 10 with adult companion
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special cooking class lead by Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling. Together, you’ll whip up delicious brunch favorites like French toast casserole and fresh fruit parfaits, all while creating memories in the kitchen. Please register the mom attending. Up to two children within the age range are included in the price. Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class
Registration deadline: Monday, April 27
Beginner Pickleball Lessons B
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, May 5 – May 26
Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson, a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23, to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather.
Registration deadline: Friday, May 1
Early Adventures
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hikes can be on a natural or paved path depending on location. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.
Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3
Mad Science University
Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays, May 6 – May 27
Science is all around us! Children will experience science firsthand through hands-on, and sometimes messy, activities! We will explore fascinating science concepts with a new theme each week. We are putting science to the test as your child learns about chemistry, biology and physics.
Registration deadline: Monday, April 27
Creative Crafting
Ages 9 – 13
Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!
Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3
Celebrating All Mothers
All ages
Celebrate all kinds of mothers with Mother Earth herself! Kick off Mother’s Day weekend in the park with flower bouquet making, floral photo opportunities, heartfelt crafts and live music from pianist Jimmy Douglass.
Registration is requested.
Penbrooke Garden Club Sale
Love in Bloom
Ages 7 – 11 with adult companion
While mothers savor refreshments on the back patio, children will craft a heartfelt surprise. Then, everyone will enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Please register each child attending.
Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3