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Little Diggers

Programs give 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds the opportunity to explore nature with caregivers. We’ll learn about fruits & vegetables, discover animals, experience the changing seasons and more! Each class begins with an interactive group period, followed by time for children to try a variety of hands-on activities. Classes include potting plants and a walk outdoors or in the Greenhouses (weather permitting). One four-class series runs from September through December and the other runs January through April on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9 – 10 a.m. or 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Registration and payment must be received no later than one week prior to the first class of the series. Registration will be available early July.

Visit Little Diggers Basics for more information, or call (847) 835-8363.

Ages: Children ages 2, 3, or 4 accompanied by adults. One child per adult, please.

For Winter 2010 Series, children must be 2 by January 21, 2010 (the last first day of class) for the 2 & 3 class; children must be 3 by January 21, 2010 (the last first day of class) for the 3 & 4 class.

Fees: (per child and adult pair for a four-class series) $56 Garden Plus Member, $64 nonmember

Become a Garden Plus member today and enjoy a special discount.

REGISTER FOR 2010 CLASSES ONLINE or download printable registration form.
Registration for Fall 2009 classes is closed.

Series Dates and Times:

2010
Day of the week	Time	Age	Dates
Wednesday	9 – 10 a.m.	2 & 3	1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 3/31
Wednesday	10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	3 & 4	1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 3/31
Thursday	9 – 10 a.m.	2 & 3	1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1
Thursday	10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	3 & 4	1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1
Tuesday	9 – 10 a.m.	2 & 3	1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13
Tuesday	10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	2 & 3	1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13
Wednesday	9 – 10 a.m.	3 & 4	1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/14
Wednesday	10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	2 & 3	1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/14
Thursday	9 – 10 a.m.	3 & 4	1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15
Thursday	10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	2 & 3	1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15