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Little Seedlings Club: October Workshop - Gross Gardens

Little Seedlings Club October Workshop - Gross Gardens | Sunday 5 October

October’s Little Seedlings workshop explores the grossest parts of our gardens. Children will learn all about creepy crawlies, stinky plants, composting, and how things like rotting leaves and fungi help improve soil and support wildlife. The session also includes a fun activity where children can create their own mini compost heap to take home, along with a sorting game to explore what can and can’t be composted. Children will also take a closer look at marvellous minibeasts like wiggly worms, maggots, and beetles, and learn how these tiny workers do important jobs in keeping our gardens thriving. 

This workshop will cover: 

  • What makes a garden gross? 
  • Why gross is actually great 
  • A closer look at composting  
  • Rot or Not? Sorting Game 
  • Stinky plants 
  • Gross-looking mushrooms 
  • Meet the minibeasts 
  • Activity: Make your own mini compost jar 
  • Gross garden quiz

Please note:

  • Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • The club runs on the first Sunday of every month. Times vary per store. Please click on your perferred store below for available options.
  • Where stores are running multiple sessions it is the same workshop delivered at each one
  • Parents or guardians wishing to order hot drinks for the session in advance can do so during the booking process
  • Dates and times for our Little Seedlings Clubs vary by store and not all stores are able to participate
  • Advance booking is required with spaces booked quickly – please book early to avoid disappointment
  • Where a session is shown as 'Sold Out' – we're sorry, there are no more tickets available for that time

Attendance Instructions

Here are the details of the workshop:

  • When you arrive at the store, please check the location of the workshop at the customer services desk
  • Workshops last for approximately 60 minutes and are free to attend
  • Each child will receive a membership pack containing an attendance card and stickers
  • Children will learn about the topic, and there will be a game and/or activities
  • Suitable for children aged 4-10 years
  • Parents/Guardians must stay with children for the duration of the workshop 
  • Should you wish to take photos at the workshop you MUST ensure no other children from the workshop are included in the photo
  • These workshops are very popular and we would appreciate if you can let us know if you are unable to attend so that we can open up the space to someone else