Programs
City Sprouts offers workshops and classes, online learning tools for educators, educational programming, and more to educate the community about gardening and healthy lifestyle choices. Click on our programs below for more details!
Programs
City Sprouts offers workshops and classes, online learning tools for educators, educational programming, and more to educate the community about gardening and healthy lifestyle choices. Click on our programs below for more details!
growing gardeners workshops
The Growing Gardeners Workshop Series is a collaboration between City Sprouts and The Big Garden. We work together to offer four seasons of hands-on workshops that feature skills and techniques for every gardener and urban farmer: growing, cooking, preserving and eating healthy local food. All workshops are free and open to all ages.
Our workshops are broken up into three main tracks: Urban Ag School, Herbal Medicine Cabinet, and Culinary Workshops. We also have smaller workshops attached to various community events that we have throughout the year. Check out all of our workshop offerings on our Growing Gardeners website.
We love having guest teachers from our community lead workshops! Are you knowledgable about a subject that you'd like to share in a workshop? Reach out to our Education Manager and explain what skills you'd like to share.
growing gardeners workshops
The Growing Gardeners Workshop Series is a collaboration between City Sprouts and The Big Garden. We work together to offer four seasons of hands-on workshops that feature skills and techniques for every gardener and urban farmer: growing, cooking, preserving and eating healthy local food. All workshops are free and open to all ages.
Our workshops are broken up into three main tracks: Urban Ag School, Herbal Medicine Cabinet, and Culinary Workshops. We also have smaller workshops attached to various community events that we have throughout the year. Check out all of our workshop offerings on our Growing Gardeners website.
We love having guest teachers from our community lead workshops! Are you knowledgable about a subject that you'd like to share in a workshop? Reach out to our Education Manager and explain what skills you'd like to share.
little sprouts
Autumn 2020 Session
Join Anna for Little Sprouts on Facebook for weekly, kid-friendly, virtual lessons on food, gardening, and the natural world!
Little Sprouts Live Summer Session
Week 1: Powerful Plants!
Friday, September 18th
In this intro lesson, we will learn how the nutrients in plants help keep us healthy and strong as we prepare for the cooler weather. We will also make a nutritious and delicious smoothie to add to our menu.
Suggested Supplies
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Blender
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2-3 types of frozen fruits (peaches, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and mangoes are all delicious choices!)
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Kale or spinach
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Carrots
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Chia seeds
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Greek yogurt
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Milk
Week 1 Questions:
Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables?
Why do you think we added leafy greens and carrots to our smoothie instead of just adding fruits?
What do you do to stay healthy in the winter?
Week 2: The Science of Autumn
Friday, September 25th
Why do leaves change color and fall off trees in Autumn? In this week's lesson, we will learn the science of seasons as we observe the changes happening in the garden.
Suggested Supplies
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Check back soon!
Week 2 Questions:
What is your idea for why leaves change colors?
Why do you think some plants stay green all winter?
How do plants know when it's Autumn? Think of the changes that happen in this season.
Week 3: Seed Saving
Friday, October 2nd
You've probably found seeds in a lot of your fruits and vegetables while you eat, but did you know you can save those same seeds for planting next year? In this lesson, we will learn how to save seeds from some of your favorite garden produce so you can grow them again and again!
Suggested Supplies
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tomato
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dried pea, bean, or radish pod
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small jar
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water
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plate
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paper towels
Week 3 Questions:
Have you ever eaten a seed from a plant? What kind of seed was it?
Why do plants make fruits with seeds in them?
Why is it important to know how to save sseds?
Week 4: Window Gardening
Friday, October 9th
While a lot of plants need the bright, hot Summer sun to grow, there are plenty of plants that do just fine in an indoor window! Learn what kinds of plants we can grow through the Winter and how to make sure they stay strong and healthy in our window gardens.
Suggested Supplies
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Small, 5-6'' terra cotta or plastic pot
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Tray/lid/dish to catch water under pot
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Herb seeds such as basil, oregano, or mint
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Potting soil
Week 4 Questions:
What kinds of edible plants do you think we can grow indoors?
What kinds do you think we cannot grow indoors? Why not?
Why would we want to grow edible plants indoors?
Week 5: Mindfulness Garden Walk
Friday, October 16th
Sometimes, we get so used to nature that we forget how wonderful it can be! This week, we are going to take some time getting to know the natural world a little better as we take in the sights, sounds, and smells of our ever-changing garden.
Suggested Supplies
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A comfortable outfit
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Listening ears
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A calm, focused brain
Week 5 Questions:
Use your senses! What sights do you see in the garden? What sounds do you hear? What can you smell?
How do the things you touch in the garden feel?
Why is it important to take time for mindfulness?
Week 6: Crafty Kids
Friday, October 23rd
Fallen leaves can create a nutritious compost for our gardens, or some lovely artwork! This week, we are going to repurpose some fallen leaves into a beautiful Autumn craft.
Suggested Supplies
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Nicely shaped, not totally crunchy, fallen leaves from outside
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Liquid glue
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Tempura or acrylic paints in your favorite colors
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Tray for paints (an egg carton or deviled egg tray work, too!)
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Paintbrush
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Old rag for wiping paintbrush
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Cup for paint water
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Markers
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Sturdy, paper-like cardstock
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Something to protect tables
Week 6 Questions:
Do you like doing crafts? Why or why not?
What kinds of crafts do you think we can make out of Fall leaves?
Besides art projects, what else can fallen leaves be used for?
Week 7: No-Bake Pumpkin Treats
Friday, October 30th
Whoever likes pumpkins, raise your hand! Pumpkins are the perfect vegetable for both a savory vegetable soup AND a sweet Fall treat! This week, Anna will show you how to create a delicious, sweet pumpkin treat.
Suggested Supplies
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Recipe ingredients
Kitchen Supplies:
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2 mixing bowls
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1 microwave-safe bowl
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Large spoon
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Large Ziploc bag
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Rolling pin or jar
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**If making pumpkin puree from scratch, you will also need:
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Baking sheet
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Spoon
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Food processor
Week 7 Questions:
What can you make out of pumpkins besides dessert treats?
What's your favorite way to eat pumpkins?
What other things can you do with pumpkins?
Week 8: Beautiful Bulbs
Friday, November 6th
There always seems to be so much work to do in the garden in the Spring - but why not get ahead of the game and plant some of your plants the Fall before? In this lesson, we will learn all about bulbs -how they survive the winter and how to plant them for next Spring.
Suggested Supplies
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Flower bulbs (hyacinth, tulip, daffodil, alliums) and/or garlic bulbs
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A space outside to plant (can be a medium-large container if outdoor space is limited!)
Week 8 Questions:
What is a bulb?
Why do you think some plants grow from bulbs?
Why do we plant bulbs in the Autumn instead of in the Spring?
Week 9: Winter Birds
Friday, November 13th
As the weather gets cooler, we may be turning the heat up in our homes, but birds living outside can't do the same! Learn why some birds go away for Winter and how to take care of our feathery friends who stay.
Suggested Supplies
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Pinecones
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Shortening
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Birdseed
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Tablecloth or newspaper
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2 bowls
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Cotton string
Week 9 Questions:
Why do some birds migrate away in the Winter?
Can you name 2 birds that stay in Nebraska for the Winter?
Why do we like birds in our garden?
Week 10: Time for Bed, Garden!
Friday, November 20th
How do we put our garden to bed for Winter? Learn how to take care of your garden space so we can leave homes for the insects and make sure it's ready for planting next Spring!
Suggested Supplies
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Compost or leaf piles
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Gloves
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Pruners
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Tools that need cleaning
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Steel wool
Week 10 Questions:
How do you get ready
for bed every night?
How do you think a garden gets ready for bed in
the winter time?
Do you think anything you do is similar to the way a garden gets ready for bed?