UPCOMING YOUTH CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
• CLICK HERE for a calendar of Youth Education Classes with option to register

HOLLY DAYS Activities for Children
Create a Winter Craft, CHCL 11014
Saturdays: November 26, December 17 and Wednesday, December 28
Drop in anytime between 11am – 3pm
Something new and different each week!

CHCL 11015: Friday, 12/30/2011
1-2PM: Winter Wonders Walk
FREE with Museum admission
Discover the secrets and surprises of winter in the Garden

Garden Discovery for Preschoolers
Garden Discovery Program for Ages 3-5 with Adult
CHCL 12001: Wednesdays, 10 – 11am
January 11: Winter Trees, February 8: Animals in Winter, March 14: Signs of Spring
Per class: Member $5, Nonmember $8, per adult/child pair
Series: Member $12, Nonmember $21, per adult/child pair
These programs are designed for children ages 3-5 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver. We’ll begin inside with an activity and storytime. Then we’ll step outside (or into the Orangerie in extreme cold) for a short walk to discover what is new in the garden. Please dress for the weather so you and a child can be the first to see the Witch Hazel bloom or the snowdrops poke through the ground!

February Vacation Week Activities
Let Worms Eat Your Garbage!
CHCL 12002: Tuesday, February 21, 1 – 2 pm
Member $8, Nonmember $10. Instructor: Ann Marie Pilch, Education Director
Back by popular demand! Don’t throw away your kitchen scraps, mushy fruit and stale bread! Take advantage of nature’s recyclers to turn your waste into food for your houseplants or garden.

Make a Mini Terrarium
CHCL 12003: Thursday, February 23, 1 – 2 pm
Member $12, Nonmember $14. Instructor: Ann Marie Pilch, Education Director
Plant a beautiful easy to care for mini-garden in an open-topped round glass container or a glass jar. Bring it home to brighten up any room in your house! Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Youth Gardening Program 2012
• Introduce your child or grandchildren to the joys of gardening!
• Children in grades K-5 learn how plants grow as they plant, nurture, harvest (and eat!) their own vegetables grown in raised beds here at Tower Hill.
• Spring session begins March 31. Visit our website early 2012 for complete information.

NESOG CLASS AND PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICIES
The decision to hold a program is based on the number of registrants one week prior to the program. If it is necessary for the Society to cancel a class due to insufficient registration, you will receive a full refund. Every attempt will be made to notify you regarding the status of your class. 

Refunds: Should you choose to withdraw your registration you must notify the Registrar (Ext. 124). Withdrawal notifications BEFORE five working days prior to scheduled class will receive a refund minus a $5 dollar handling fee. NO REFUNDS OFFERED for withdrawals from classes or programs WITHIN 5 working days prior to scheduled class.
Weather Cancellations: Class cancellations due to inclement weather are announced by recorded message. If you think that your class may have been canceled or postponed, please call the Tower Hill Botanic Garden at (508) 869-6111. Press 5 on your touch tone phone for program updates.

Confirmations: Confirmations for program registrations are sent only if special instruction is required. If you require a confirmation, please call the Education department at (508) 869-6111, Ext. 124