April 6, 2016 | AUTHOR: Heather Zachariah

Little Green Thumbs

The Green Kids Nature Club is a fun and educational program for students in Grades 3-6 who wish to explore and discover nature, gardening, science, art, birding, ecology, the environment and our senses. Co-sponsored by Women Gardeners of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Parks and Recreation, the following workshops will be held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue.

April 6: Earthware, Clay Coil Pots

April 20: Caterpillar to Butterfly

April 27: Container Planting

May 4th: Sunny Flowers

May 11th: Show & Tell and Butterfly Release

The cost is $50 for the 5 workshops (non-residents $60). You can register online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass.

CATEGORIES: Family, Stuff To Do, What's Happening

Author: Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."