HOW IT WORKS:
Our 2024 Youth Discovery Project (for ages 13-17*) is a weekly two-hour series of youth-led workshops. Registration is for either every Tuesday (4-6pm), or every Saturday (1-3pm) throughout a season. This is a drop-off-style class (drop-off sometime within the 15 minutes before class start time). Registration for a single workshop is an option, but we encourage cumulative full-season (or full-year) participation. Registration and programming is designed around three seasons: Spring (14 weeks), Summer (11 weeks), and Fall (11 weeks) – with new, inspiring projects all year long. Full Season Discounts Available.
(* = if you have a 12 year old that would like to join our programming please contact us do discuss which class is best for them between YDP and our Children's Garden Club.)
Participants will be encouraged to help lead on a rotating basis to guide their team to design, create and discover together. With guidance from two instructors and up to two volunteers, we will design, build, craft, cultivate, laugh, and learn while diving into inspiring projects.
TUESDAY CLASS 2024:
Spring Season (Starts: 3/12 – Ends: 6/11)
Summer Season (Starts: 6/18 – Ends: 8/27)
Fall Season (Starts: 9/03 – Ends: 11/12)
SATURDAY CLASS 2024:
Fall Season (Starts: 9/07 – Ends: 11/16)
SEEDS of SUCCESS Discount Program AVAILABLE to low income families! Fill out an Application HERE to see if you qualify for 50% discount on full season registration! We will contact you after form is submitted, make sure you can receive emails from info@parkerlearninggardens.org.
FOR REGISTRATION ISSUES CALL OR TEXT our staff at 541-579-8788. For questions regarding our Youth Discovery Project email info@parkerlearninggardens.org. Please feel free to read our Youth Protection Policy .
$25.00
Click here to register for specific dates for Youth Discovery Project! Be prepared with a refillable water bottle, closed-toed footwear (rubber boots are great for spring and fall), a waterproof coat, sun protection if needed, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. If you have a pair of gloves you prefer please bring them, otherwise we have some you can use. Snacks provided.
Project List:
Spring Season
Week 1: Orientation & Sourdough Starter & Mushroom Log- (03/12/24)
Week 2: Barred Owl Box & Mounting - (03/19/24)
Week 3: Living Willow Structures (03/26/24)
Week 4: Huge Tree Recreation Space - (04/02/24)
Week 5: Living Hazelwood Bench (Phase 1) - (04/09/24)
Week 6: Wattle/Woven Fence/Border - (04/16/24)
Week 7: Harry Potter Herb Garden in Wattle Raised Bed - (04/23/24)
Week 8: Grape Arbor Hangout Space (Phase 1) - (04/30/24)
Week 9: Gourd Bowl & Mask Crafting - (05/07/24)
Week 10: Farm Animal Intelligence Experiments - (05/14/24)
Week 11: Design & Build Obstacle Course for Wonder Garden - (05/21/24)
Week 12: Open Project Week - (05/28/24)
Week 13: Mini Cob Oven (Part 1) - (06/04/24)
Week 14: Mini Cob Oven (Part 2) - (06/11/24)
Summer
Week 1: Summer Orientation & Final Coat on Mini Cob Oven- (06/18/24)
Week 2: Bamboo Observation Platform (Part 1) - (06/25/24)
Week 3: Bamboo Observation Platform (Part 2) - (07/02/24)
Week 4: Natural Dyeing & Mordants - (07/09/24)
Week 5: Natural Dyeing - (0716/24)
Week 6: Kids Mud Station Roof & Replace Bamboo parts/Paint - (07/23/24)
Week 7: Tiny Free Library Build - (07/30/24)
Week 8: Flex Week/Makeup Week: (08/06/24)
Week 9:Primitive Bows & Flax Bow String - (08/13/24)
Week 10: Pizza Party in the Cob Oven & Finish Bows & Bow String (08/20/24)
Fall
Week 1: Rabbit Hutch Manure Collection System & Rainwater Collection System (Phase 2) - (09/03/23)
Week 2 : Apple Cider Pressing & Start Apple Butter Crock & Apple Chips - (09/10/24)
Week 3: Waterbath Canning Apple Butter & Understanding Farm Direct Marketing Law (FMLA) - (09/17/24)
Week 4: Farmstand Inventory & Restock & Possible Upgrades to Stand - (09/24/24)
Week 5: Swine Drive & Chicken Water Redesign - (10/01/24)
Week 6: Gourd Lamps & Nightlights - (10/08/24)
Week 7: Gourd Lamps & Nightlights Completion - (10/15/24)
Week 8: Haunted Bamboo Forest Installation, Setup & Design - (10/22/24
Week 9: Cobwebber Brooms (10/29/24)
Week 10: FLEX WEEK/MAKEUP WEEK - (11/5/24)
Week 11: Biochar Creation & Creativity with Charcoal & S’mores Party! - (11/12/24)
$240.00
Starts 9/3/24. Ends 11/12/24. Be prepared with a refillable water bottle, closed-toed footwear (rubber boots are great for fall), a waterproof coat, sun protection if needed, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Please dress warm and bring layers! If you have a pair of gloves you prefer please bring them, otherwise we have some you can use. Snacks provided. This discount equals $21.81/day.
Week 1: Rabbit Hutch Manure Collection System & Rainwater Collection System (Phase 2) - (09/03/23)
Week 2 : Apple Cider Pressing & Start Apple Butter Crock & Apple Chips - (09/10/24)
Week 3: Waterbath Canning Apple Butter & Understanding Farm Direct Marketing Law (FMLA) - (09/17/24)
Week 4: Farmstand Inventory & Restock & Possible Upgrades to Stand - (09/24/24)
Week 5: Swine Drive & Chicken Water Redesign - (10/01/24)
Week 6: Gourd Lamps & Nightlights - (10/08/24)
Week 7: Gourd Lamps & Nightlights Completion - (10/15/24)
Week 8: Haunted Bamboo Forest Installation, Setup & Design - (10/22/24
Week 9: Cobwebber Brooms (10/29/24)
Week 10: FLEX WEEK/MAKEUP WEEK - (11/5/24)
Week 11: Biochar Creation & Creativity with Charcoal &S’mores Party! - (11/12/24)
From $25.00
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