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Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)

Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham

¡La hora de cuentos es un programa diseñado para que jóvenes y sus adultos puedan aprender y disfrutar de los jardines en español! La hora de cuentos ocurre en el círculo de cuentos en el Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (marcado con “D3” en el mapa). Cada semana leeremos algunos cuentos, pasaremos tiempo disfrutando de las plantas en este jardín, y realizaremos actividades relacionadas a los cuentos.

Free

Weaving a Garlic Basket

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow

This one-day workshop will cover making a hanging basket, traditionally used for storing garlic or onions, from start to finish. It’s a great introduction to working with natural reed and creating a structural vessel by following a simple weaving pattern. Students will leave with their own basket to hang in the kitchen. Materials and tools included.  

$85

Discovery Drop In & Storytime

Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham

Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 on the map). Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Saturday, with drop-in activities from 10 a.m. to noon.

Free

May Children’s Day Japanese Tea Gathering

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow

Join Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a traditional Japanese tea gathering. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Guests will meet onsite at Duke Gardens, to be escorted on a 10-minute walk to the teahouse. Seating is on the ground unless a chair is requested during registration by emailing GardensEducation@duke.edu. Capacity of eight; for ages 12 and up.

$68

Cultivando Conexiones – paseos en el jardín para familias con jóvenes

Duke Gardens Lewis St. Entrance 2000 Lewis Street, Durham

Traiga a su familia para disfrutar de un paseo en los jardines de Duke Gardens. El paseo incluye actividades para jóvenes y adultos, y está planificada como una oportunidad para descubrir los jardines usando sus sentidos de la vista, el oído, el olor, y el tacto.  Durante el paseo pasaran un buen tiempo disfrutando los jardines acompañados por una empleada y educadora bilingüe de Duke Gardens. El guía llevara al cabo el paseo completamente en español.

Free