Kids' Corner
Kids' Corner at Ware Grange with Jen McNally
Ware Grange is excited to announce a new workshop series for kids called Kids’ Corner. Each workshop will be led by a local educator with over 20 years of experience teaching young children. Workshops will include a story and hands-on activity or craft designed to teach children about nature, farms and the environment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Workshops are recommended for preschool and elementary school aged children.
2024 Kids' Corner Workshops
Kids’ Corner with Jen McNally: Planting Seeds!
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30am
Join us to learn about the life cycle and needs of plants, enjoy a story, and plant some seeds. Kids will start seedlings that they can plant in their own yards to watch them grow throughout the summer.
Kids’ Corner with Jen McNally: Moo, Cluck, Baa, Farm Animals!
Saturday, July 20 at 9:30am
Where does food come from? Farms! At this workshop, kids will learn the importance of farm animals through activities and stories.
Kids’ Corner with Jen McNally: Leaves, Nuts, Cones, Trees and More!
Saturday, September 7 at 9:30am
Trees are an important part of our environment. Kids will learn about trees and their leaves, nuts and cones through stories and songs. There will be activities to learn about the importance trees.
Kids’ Corner with Jen McNally: Backyard Bugs!
Saturday, June 22 at 9:30am
Let’s explore the tiny creatures called insects. Kids will learn about the life cycle of insects and how to collect and observe bugs in their own backyard. Kids will enjoy a story and participate in a craft.
Kids’ Corner with Jen McNally: Fun at the Fair!
Saturday, August 10 at 9:30am
The Grange fair is coming up soon. At this workshop, we will have a variety of activities that kids can complete to enter in the fair and possibly win prizes. Families will learn about the upcoming fair and how they can participate.
Annual Pumpkin Carving
Monday, October 28 at 6pm
We will enjoy the art of carving and decorating pumpkins while also learning about their life cycles. We will touch upon composting and giving back to the soil. We will also have a family friendly Halloween story.