A new program is in place at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and the organizers hope it will make learning fun.
The arboreum and gardens serve as reservoirs for biodiversity, and they also educate the public about horticulture and environmental issues. The venue has organized its Cottonwood Tales initiative for its younger patrons, and it will be led by O.P. the Bookworm as well as Miss Laurel and her friends. Each session will take place on the first Saturday of its scheduled month.
Kids who take part will gather at the Education Center, and a parent or guardian must remain on hand with them throughout the event. Depending on the weather and what has been planned, the fun will take place either indoors or out in the garden or arboretum. The focus will be on making learning about the STEM subjects, and may spark a lifelong interest in caring for the environment. The registration fee is $5, and siblings and caregivers only need to pay the admission fee.
For any hands-on activities, a printing services company can lend a hand. It can prepare a variety of custom prepared items, including certificates of completion, activity sheets, signage, and more.
The first Cottonwood Tales will be offered on Saturday, March 7. It will run from 10:00 am until 10:45 am. Additional details and an agenda of dates can be found on the location’s website.
