Keep Warm in Winter with Finger Knit Scarfs

Making a scarf is easy-peasy with finger knitting...kids and adults alike will enjoy this simple knitting method. The January 8th meeting of the Junior Gardener's Club will focus on knitting for kids.

The Cool Kids Knit program will include a demonstration on how to dye yarn with Kool-Aid...something every household is familiar with. Celia Stapleton, proprietor and knitting expert of The Purl District (http://www.thepurldistrict.com/) in Silverton, will be teaching the class.

While the yarn dries, we will take up a new skein and learn finger knitting...no needles needed!

If you haven't heard of finger knitting before, you can watch a demonstration on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LKAlDz9ig

It is a great activity for kids - especially when traveling!

If you would like to join us for the program, please contact the Membership Department at 503-874-2533 to pre-register.

Thank you!

Polar Express event in two days!

Hot Chocolate, Popcorn and a great holiday movie...what more can a family looking for a fun time ask for?

Don't miss out! Join us Saturday December 11th at The Oregon Garden's Education Center for the Junior Gardener's Club program. This will include a dramatic reading of the book "The Polar Express" performed by Steve of the Silverton Poetry Association, followed by a screening of the movie. Hot chocolate (complete with mini marshmallows) and popcorn will be available for everyone...kids attending the event will receive a small surprise at the end - a little gift to help them continue to believe.

Kids (ages 1 and up) $5

Parents - free!

Garden Members - free!

December Club Meeting - The Polar Express

Don't miss the December 11th Polar Express event from the Junior Gardener's Club.

10 a.m. at the Education Center - The Oregon Garden

We have a dramatic reading of the book (The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg) to begin the program, then will enjoy watching the film version. Hot chocolate and popcorn will make a warm and fun family environment for this holiday event.

Kids attending the event will also be given a special gift at the end of the program...a little something to help them "believe."

Free for Garden members and Junior Gardener's Club members

Non-members: $5 per child, plus Garden admission

Questions? Call 503-874-2533 for more information or to sign up

Welcome to the Junior Gardener's Club

Have you been looking for something fun but educational for your children and family to do each month? Look no further! The Junior Gardener's Club at The Oregon Garden is the perfect family activity.

On the second Saturday of each month, the JG Club meets for a themed activity. You and your children will be moving, planting, learning and having so much fun you won't want to leave!

See below the 2011 Junior Gardener's Club schedule - more information about each month's program will follow. Admission to all regular Junior Gardener's Club activities is included in Club membership (only $50 for 12 months) and includes your child and one adult. Individual monthly drop in rates are $5 per child, plus regular Garden admission. Club t-shirts are available for only $10.

2011 Junior Gardener's Club

January 8th - Kool Kids Knit

10 a.m., Education Center

February 12th - Explore Like Lewis & Clark

10 a.m., Education Center

March 12th - Grow Your Own Greenhouse

10 a.m., J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion

April 9th - Penny Productions presents "Where is Lilly the Catapilly?"

10 a.m., OSU Room, Pavilion

May 14th - Our Four Legged Friends: How To Meet A Dog & Guide Dogs For The Blind

10 a.m., Children's Garden

June 11th - Forest Science Wonders

10 a.m., Children's Garden

July 9th - Geocaching Adventure: Searching for Hidden Treasure

10 a.m., Children's Garden

August 13th - Let's Make Music: Junk Jam!

10 a.m., Children's Garden

September 10th - Chef Kids Make Salsa

10 a.m., Children's Garden

October 8th - Fire Safety for Kids

10 a.m., Fire Resistant House

November 12th - Art Making In The Garden

10 a.m., Education Center

December 10th - The Reptile Man

10 a.m., OSU Room, Pavilion