Gardens on Spring Creek
Youth Programs
READ AND SEED
Read and Seed - NOW OFFERING THREE SESSIONS!
Mondays: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Tuesdays: 10:00 - 10:45am and 11:00 - 11:45am.
Storytime plus a fun and educational hands-on activity for 3-5 year olds. Each Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., $3 per session. Parents are asked to accompany their children at this program. Read and Seed will follow the Poudre School District calendar and will not meet on Tuesdays that school is not in session. Please note the following schedule:
July
- Week of 7/5 No Read & Seed
- Week of 7/12 Insect viewer & Lady Bug release!
- Week of 7/19 Water Wheels
- Week of 7/26 Windchimes
August
- Week of 8/2 Nasturtium Delights
- Week of 8/9 Decoupaged Watering Cans
- Week of 8/16 Rainbow Color Wheel
- Week of 8/23 Tasty Sprouts
- Week of 8/30 Turtles
NEW: Class size is limited to 20 children due to popularity.
Reading Retriever
Join us for The Reading Retriever! Amy Fristoe and her furry companion, Claudeen Jean, Fort Collins’ most loveable dog, will be at the Gardens on Spring Creek, under our Greenroof Shelter located in The Children's Garden.
Every Friday
June 11th to July 30th
At 12 noon
Please dress for outdoor weather and join us for this free event! Registration is not required for this dog-gone good time!
SUMMER CAMP
Day camp experience for five to twelve year olds and three to five year olds. Click on Summer Camp title for all the dirt on these fun camps!
Adult Programs
Summer Watercolor Classes
Class details (PDF 73KB)Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, June 26 or Saturday, August 28, 9 am—4 pm$60 members / $65 non-members
Watercolor Garden Journaling
Tuesdays, June 22, July 27, August 17, 6:30—8:30 pmFor all three classes: $70 members / $85 non-members
For individual classes: $25 members / $30 non-members
Plein Air
Mondays: June 21, July 26, August 16, 9 am—1 pmWednesdays: June 23, July 28, August 18, 9 am—1 pm
For all three Monday or Wednesday classes: $120 members / $135 non-members
For individual classes: $45 members / $50 non-members
Classes
Adult education classes will resume in September. A schedule will be posted in July.
Tours
Individuals and small groups are welcome to visit The Gardens at any time during our business hours. A volunteer or staff person will be happy to give you a brief introduction to our facility.
Large groups wishing a more extensive tour are invited to call 416-2280 to schedule a tour date and time. Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance. A $25 donation to The Gardens is appreciated.