Cultivate and Create Youth Garden Club- November 2026: The Garden in Autumn

Plants' seed are ripening, their leaves are turning colors and the Garden is starting its shift into dormancy. Let's explore the Garden! About This Event As autumn settles in, the garden undergoes a quiet transformation. Plants' seeds are ripening, leaves are changing into vibrant colors, and the garden is preparing for its shift into winter dormancy. Join the Cultivate & Create Youth Garden Club for our November meeting as we explore these seasonal changes up close! Children and youth will take a guided journey through the garden to discover how plants prepare for winter, collect ripening seeds, and learn about the natural lifecycle of the plants that sustain our environment. What We’ll Do • 🍂 Garden Nature Walk: Observe changing leaf colors and learn why plants shed their leaves for winter. • 🌱 Seed Harvest & Exploration: Search for, identify, and collect mature seeds from fall plants. • 🔎 Hands-On Learning: Discover what "dormancy" means for plants and soil during the colder months. • 🎨 Creative Activity: Participate in a fun, fall-themed garden project to take home! Event Details • 📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2026 • ⏰ Time: 9:30-11 AM • 📍 Location: 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27332, at the Garden Shed behind the building • 👥 Recommended Ages: Ages 5–12, but Youth of all ages welcome! • 🎟️ Admission: $5 per family, no child number limit What to Bring & Wear • Attire: Weather-appropriate layers and coats, as we will be outdoors. • Footwear: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots suitable for walking on soil or damp ground. • Extras: A water bottle and curiosity! Parent/Guardian PolicyThis is a family-friendly program! Parents or guardians are asked to stay and participate with their young gardeners. About the Cultivate & Create Youth Garden Club The Cultivate & Create Youth Garden Club connects young minds with nature through hands-on gardening, seasonal exploration, and practical environmental education. Our monthly meetings empower youth to grow their own food, care for local ecosystems, and develop a lifelong appreciation for gardening and the outdoors. Registration is required! $5 a family! N.C. Cooperative Extension Nondiscrimination Statement N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, and veteran status. Accommodation Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Amanda Bratcher, [email protected] or 919-775-5624. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 2 (two) days before the event.