When registering, please click "select classes" above and check mark the classes you would like to attend.

Please note: Advance registration is required and is the only way to guarantee your spot.

Geared for preschoolers, ages 3-5, this program practices classroom readiness skills such as taking turns, raising hands, sharing, and expressing ideas. Each week explores a different seasonally appropriate theme through stories, songs, dramatic play, and guided outdoor exploration. Extend the learning at home with a small packet of take-home activities ranging from science experiments to simple crafts.

Please note this program is held completely outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, the first 40 minutes of the program will be held indoors. The remaining 20 minutes are spent exploring outdoors. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.  

Instructor: Jenna Hough

$8 Member Child, $0 Member Adult; $16 Child, $20 Adult (includes admission to the gardens)

Additional Program Information

• PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS IS GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN WITH THEIR ADULT COMPANIONS.
• This class is held entirely outdoors. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

To register for a class:

• Please log in or create an account.  The “Log In/Create Account” button is in the bar at the top right of the page.
• Return to the class you wish to attend.
• If you have not already done so, you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page and add attendees.  You will need to add yourself and anyone else you wish to register.
• If you have already done this, the attendees will be listed below and simply check the box next to the desired attendees.  Make sure to choose the correct price category for each participant.  This can be found in the drop-down menu on the right-hand side of the screen, next to the name of the participant.
• PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS IS GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN WITH THEIR ADULT COMPANIONS.
• This class is held entirely outdoors. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• If you need additional general admission tickets, please reserve them on our ticketing page for any ADDITIONAL guests in your party that will NOT be attending the class.
• If you need assistance, please contact the Registrar at 508-869-6111 x 174 or email at registrar@nebg.org.  Please note that the Registrar is a part-time position, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Construction Update: Beginning October 2023, renovations and construction will be taking place in and around the Stoddard Visitor Center. While every effort will be made to minimize the impact on our programs, there may be some noise, dust, or other disruptions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Registrar at registrar@nebg.org.