Young Sprouts: Botany 101

About this event

Age: For ages 8-11, recommended for 3rd-5th graders

Location: Children's Department, Storytime Room

Description: The Sprouts Program is an abstract botany-based, innovation-oriented program meant to not only educate and expose students to STEM concepts and application, but also to instill an early love of science and encourage self-discovery and learning.

The full course, running from Oct 28 - Dec 21, 2026 , will consist of several phases, including educational modules teaching applied biology and environmental topics, student design, and the execution of a guided science project. Students' efforts will culminate in an end-of-course celebration - consisting of a presentation of their findings and their contributions to the community!

Registration for this program is required. Registration for this series opens 2 weeks prior to the first session date.

PLEASE NOTE: When registering, you are committing to a full series with 8 sessions (no session on 11/23) with final projects completed by the final session.

Meet our Teen Leaders:

Emily and Yashvi are local high school students with a passion for the environment and community. They created the Sprouts Program with a vision to educate, encourage, and engage younger community members in environmental and botany-based learning and exploration.