Little Sprouts Friday Classes - Spring 2026

Little Sprouts is a hands-on, early childhood education program for pre-school aged children. During the Little Sprouts sessions, children and their accompanying grown-ups have the opportunity to spend time in the garden, try new foods, and learn about the natural world around them. The program is filled with investigation, discovery, exploration, and most importantly fun! Each activity is thoughtfully chosen and facilitated to guide and encourage the cognitive and emotional development that young children are continuously experiencing.

Spring Friday 2026 Session Timings:

• Ages 2-3: Fri, 9am-10am
• Ages 4-5: Fri, 10:30am-11:30am

Please note, tickets need to be purchased for each session separately. If you'd rather sign up for the same series on a Saturday, find our Saturday class options here.

Dates/Themes Spring 2026

Session 1:

January 30: Power of Herbs - Search for herbs and taste test them all to discover your favorite tasty treat!

February 6: Bees, Butterflies, and Beetles - Let’s learn about insects and the small animals on the farm that help our plants grow!

February 13: HeartBEETS for Valentine's Day! - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with beets and other heart-healthy veggies.

Session 2:

February 20: Planting Party - Farming is hard work and we could use all the hands we can get!

February 27: Peas and Carrots - What parts of the plant can we eat?

March 6: Wild Flowers on the Farm - Flowers are more than just pretty!

Session 3:

March 20: Lucky Leaves and Clever Clovers- Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s get in touch with your greener side!

March 27: Milk and Cows - Find out how milk helps us to grow big and strong!

April 3: Celebrate Earth Day! - How can we show our world some love?

Session 4:

April 10: Farm Animals - Learn about our new animals at the Farm!

April 17: Raindrops and Rainbows - Come splash around and learn about why nature's colors are good for you!

April 24: Farm-to-Table Cooking Class - Come make a delicious treat from the veggies we eat!

Refund requests will be honored up to 7 days prior to session start date. No refunds thereafter.

Questions? Please email Maggie at mmalone1@arizona.edu

Sessions are $48 each. You're welcome to sign up for multiple or all of the sessions.

Please note: The Friday classes are exactly the same curriculum as the Saturday classes, so we recommend only signing up for either Fridays or Saturdays.