Spring and Summer 2013
Programming at the Cornucopia Community Garden in Peterborough
The Cornucopia Project will be holding pre-school, after-school and summer programs this year at the Cornucopia Community Garden at the Peterborough Community Center. Please register directly through Peterborough Recreation Department at (603) 924-808, or contact us with any questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or (603) 784-5069.
Wee Seeds (Pre-school)
Organized by: Cornucopia Project staff
Introduce your pre-school child to the wonderful world of “getting dirty”, with hands-on garden exploration. Children will have an opportunity to plant seeds, discover worms and insects, play garden games, listen to stories, all while learning where their food comes from!
Who: 3 to 5 years of age
When: Wednesdays, May 8 through 29 (4 weeks)
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Cornucopia Community Garden
Cost: $30/residents; $35/non-residents
Note: Limited to 9 students
Garden Scouts (After school)
Organized by: Cornucopia Project staff
We’re not just sprouting young gardeners with
our new “Garden Scout” program, but giving children
a chance to learn some creative and fun garden-related
crafts. Students will also plant and take care of seedlings
that will grow throughout the summer for the local food
pantries. PES students are met after school and walked
down to the garden.
Who: Kids in grades 1st through 5th
When: Wednesdays, May 8 through 29 (4 weeks)
Time: 3:15 to 5 p.m.
Where: Cornucopia Community Garden
Cost: $50/residents; $55/non-residents
Note: Limited to 11
students
Garden Scouts (Summer)
Organized by: Cornucopia Project staff
This program is an extension of the after-school Garden Scout program (see description). We’ll be making plant markers, building bird houses, sewing
harvest bags, and much more. If your child is creative, loves the outdoors, and wants to be inspired by nature and veggies. . .this is the program for them!
Who: Kids in grades 2 through 6th
When: Wednesdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 (5 weeks)
Time: 10 to 12 p.m.
Where: Cornucopia Community Garden
Cost: $65/residents; $70/non-residents; $10 materials fee
Note: Limited to 11 students
