Plant Needs: Fun in the Sun · August Seeds to Sprouts

Young children will delight in this sunny morning at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, where they'll learn how sunlight fuels the natural world around them. Through gentle sensory exploration and age-appropriate experiments, preschoolers will discover why plants lean toward windows, how the sun warms their skin, and what role this giant star plays in keeping gardens—and people—healthy and growing. It's hands-on science made perfectly accessible for curious toddlers and preschoolers. The program runs Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM at the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Bob Wallace Avenue. Designed specifically for children ages 2-5, Seeds to Sprouts combines storytelling, simple STEM activities, and guided garden exploration to introduce little ones to the wonders of nature. Garden members pay $10 per child (with one adult included in membership), while non-members pay $15 per child plus $25 for one accompanying adult. All classes take place outdoors, weather permitting, so an adult must stay with each child throughout the session. Since you'll be outside in mid-August exploring the sun's effects firsthand, bring sun hats, water bottles, and sunscreen for both you and your little scientist. The program's outdoor setting means children can touch, smell, and observe plants in their natural environment rather than sitting still indoors—perfect for energetic preschoolers who learn best by doing. Check the weather forecast before heading out, as inclement weather may affect the schedule.