Mini Gardeners - October Half Term Session

Join us for a free, relaxed, nature-filled session designed especially for little hands and curious minds. It's our Halloween Special! It's school holidays again - that can only mean one thing, mini gardeners is back!!! As it's October, we might not be lucky enough to stay outside for the whole session, but we will have plenty of themed activities inside to keep little hands and minds busy. We would love to see your Halloween costumes if you would like to wear them (Kirsty has promised to make sure the activities aren't too messy!), and we would like to have a little boogie, and few Halloween games too! As always, you can expect our much-loved Mini Gardeners format centred around wildlife: 📖 A story to set the scene 🌱 The theme reveal and wildlife education 💧 Helping in the garden 🪴 Sensory trays inspired by the theme 🎨 A simple take-home craft 🥪 Food near the end of the session for children and their grown-ups Each session gently introduces children to the plants, wildlife, and seasonal changes happening right here in our garden. From tiny insects to blooming flowers and everything in between, we explore it together through play, creativity, and hands-on helping. Mini Gardeners is suitable for children and their grown-ups. Siblings of all ages are very welcome. There will always be a range of activities available, so you can get fully involved with your child, or take a moment to sit back with a cup of tea, or cuddle your littlest while your bigger ones dive in. We do ask that parents and carers remain in attendance, with a watchful eye, at all times. Please dress children in clothes you don’t mind getting a bit muddy, mucky , or wet. The sessions are free to attend. The activities are most suitable for 2-7 years old, but there is still plenty to do for other ages. If you’d like to chat anything through beforehand, including dietary requirements, please email Kirsty at [email protected]. *Mini Gardeners Halloween special is delivered with support from the Plymouth Astor Trust. Thanks to this support, we’re able to bring free family sessions to Village Square Garden, creating opportunities for children and their grown-ups to explore wildlife, learn about the natural world, and spend time together.