Pollinator Garden Series for Children

239 Hawthorne Avenue,Newark NJ 07112

12 August, 2021

Description

The Pollinator Garden is designed to teach hands on and visual lessons about the importance of planting native plants/pollinators. South Ward Strong (SWS), a grassroots community organization, is located in Newark's South Ward. SWS' mission is to revitalize The Culture Spot into an Environmental and Wellness Space by beautifying and improving the lot; promoting health and well-being through learning; and celebrating Newark’s unique culture and identity. Native Plants/Pollinator Garden: Growing a Native Plant Garden is essential for food, shelter, and nesting sites for insect and birds. Activities will focus on parallel connections of gardening, creativity, nature, and personal growth initiatives. Instructor: Dena Corbin Class Topics Thursday, July 15, 2021 @ 11 am - What are Pollinators?/Picture This Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 6 pm - Milkweed and the Butterfly Cycle Thursday, August 12, 2021 @ 11 am - Exploring Our Garden Thursday, August 14, 2021 @ 2 pm - Special Guest Instructor, Ameerah Shabazz- Bilal presents Haiku Poetry. Thursday, August 26, 2021 @ 6 pm - Nature Connections All Around Thursday, September 2, 2021 @ 11 am - Adopt a Spot in the Garden Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 6pm - Herb Harvest Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 11 am - Putting Our Garden to Bed