McKee Children's Garden

Become a McKee Nature Scientist! Grades K - 5 Today's Topic: Taking a Closer Look at Trees
2022-03-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | McKee Botanical Garden, 350 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL, 32962, United States
Become a McKee Nature Scientist!
Homeschoolers in grades K – 5th grade will explore McKee with their adult partner led by Education Coordinator Amy Shoemaker. Activities will correspond with each new biweekly theme.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online Registration is required – Participants must sign up for each class separately. Due to pre-preparation of activities, unregistered participants will not be able to attend.
Cost: Free with McKee Membership / Non-Members Cost of Admission

Mommy and Me Nature Time! Ages 18 months – 4 years
2022-03-16 10:15 - 11:00
Mommy and Me Nature Time!
During Mommy and Me your toddler ages 18 months – 4 years old will have a great time exploring McKee Garden with their adult partner, led by McKee’s Education Coordinator Amy Shoemaker. Each week we will have a different theme with fun and engaging activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required – Participants must sign up for each class separately. Due to pre-preparation of activities, unregistered participants will not be able to attend.
Cost: Free with Membership / Non-Members Cost of Admission

Music and Story Time with Special Guest!!
2022-03-23 11:00
Author Debbie Clement will be here to share her new book, Mighty Wings.
Come sing and dance along as we learn about the life cycle of Monarch Butterflies.
Activities are free with membership or admission. Pre-Registration Not Required
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mommy and Me Nature Time! Ages 18 months - 4 years
2022-03-30 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-04-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-04-13 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-04-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-04-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-05-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-05-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-05-18 10:15 - 11:00 and 1 more date

Become a McKee Nature Scientist! Grades K - 5 Today's Topic: Monarchs
2022-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-15 11:00 - 12:00

Become a McKee Nature Scientist! Grades K - 5 Today's Topic: Plants that Grow the Foods We Eat
2022-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-29 11:00 - 12:00

Become a McKee Nature Scientist! Grades K - 5 Today's Topic: Animal Tracks!
2022-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-13 11:00 - 12:00

Become a McKee Nature Scientist! Grades K - 5 Today's Topic: Follow the Clues Scavenger Hunt!
2022-05-27 11:00 - 12:00

Music and Story Time in the Children's Garden!
2022-08-02 11:00
Music and Story Time!
Time: 11:00 am
Music and story time combined to create a fun-filled interactive morning!
Come move along to the Once Upon a Dance Book Series!
This activity is free with membership or admission.
Registration not required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Nature Discovery Stations in the Children’s Garden!
2023-01-17 10:30 - 11:30
Nature Discovery Stations in the Children’s Garden!
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Calling all explorers up to the age of 4 (and their caregivers)! Pot a plant, create a craft, and use your senses to explore nature at McKee’s special activity stations designed for preschoolers. Activities rotate weekly. All programs are outdoors and are canceled in inclement weather.
Children’s Activities are free with membership or General admission.
Registration not required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Garden Sprouts Nature Playgroup!
2023-01-18 10:30 - 11:30
Garden Sprouts Nature Playgroup!
Times: 10:30am – 11:30am
Your child(ren) can enjoy nature-themed activities and puzzles designed for toddlers and preschoolers while you meet other playgroup parents every Wednesday in the Children’s Garden.
Children’s Activities are free with membership or General admission.
Registration not required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

International Story Time in the Children's Garden!
2023-01-28 11:00
International Story Time!
Come listen to our storytellers read children’s stories in different languages in the magical setting of McKee’s Children’s Garden.
Time: 11:00 am
Saturday, January 28 – German
Saturday, February 25 – Spanish
Saturday, March 25 – Russian
Saturday, April 29 – Polish
Members Free / Non-Members Free with Paid Admission
Registration Not Required
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Garden Grooves!
2023-08-01 11:00
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Garden Grooves
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays: August 1 – November 16 (Excluding Oct. 31)
Time: 11:00 am
Come shake, groove and move to the beat as we interact with some of our favorite tunes.
Children’s activities are free with membership or paid general admission.
Registration not required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Garden Sprouts Nature Playgroup
2023-08-02 10:00 - 11:30
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Garden Sprouts Nature Playgroup
Date: Wednesdays, August 2 – November 15
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Your child(ren) can enjoy nature-themed activities and puzzles designed for toddlers and preschoolers while you meet other playgroup parents every Wednesday in the Children’s Garden.
Children’s activities are free with membership or paid general admission.
Registration not required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Minkee's Super Saturdays!
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Children’s Garden as we explore nature!
This Saturday’s Topic: Spice Painting
Registration not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free with Membership or General Admission

Minkee's Super Saturday!
2023-11-12 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Children’s Garden as we explore nature!
This Saturday’s Topic: Scrap Gardening
Registration not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free with Membership or General Admission

Minkee's Super Saturday!
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Children’s Garden as we explore nature!
This Saturday’s Topic: Fall Craft
Registration not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free with Membership or General Admission

Minkee's Super Saturday
2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Children’s Garden as we celebrate the Holidays!
This Saturday’s Topic: Holiday Craft
Registration not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free with Membership or General Admission
*Sample photo only. Crafts will vary each Saturday.
