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Sprout Club stories steal the show
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliBridget Beck instructed Sprout Club on Sept. 10 at Fellows Riverside Gardens. She presented the agenda for the class, gesturing to the board.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliLayla and Suzanne Taylor came to Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 10 for Sprout Club, an interactive, nature-based class for 3-5 year-olds.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliJoshua Moran explored the classroom during Sprout Club at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 10.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliStudents got to tell their stories about worms and experiences with other decomposers during Sprout Club at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Sept. 10.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliSprout Club instructor Bridget Beck read students a story about worms for the theme, decomposers, on Sept. 10 at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
By amanda tonoli
On Sept. 10, Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted Sprout Club, a weekly class dedicated to educating children from ages 3-5 about nature in the flourishing environment of the gardens.
Bridget Beck instructed the class and said she enjoyed educating students about different aspects of nature.
“We cover different topics –today’s topic is decomposers,” Beck said.
However, Sprout Club is more than just learning about nature in a classroom.
“We typically read a story, go outside for a walk and have a snack,” Beck said. “It’s a great way to have the kids connect with the gardens and learn about plants or something in nature.”
Beck said her favorite part of the class is getting to hear the children’s stories.
“They often come and share their stories and things that they know,” Beck said. “That’s always a fun discussion.”
Suzanne Taylor brought her granddaughter, Layla, to Sprout Club – something the two do on a regular basis.
“I like it when we connect with wildlife and when we go take hikes around the trails,” Taylor said.
Taylor also enjoys the teachers and their teaching methods.
“The teachers are so nice with the activities and the crafts,” Taylor said.
Students are able to attend just one class or a series of Sprout Club classes at Fellows Riverside Gardens.