kids tent (AGES 4-12)
2019 Kids Classes
It may be that the kids at the Faire have more fun even than the rest of us. The Great Lakes Herb Faire provides an inspiring learning environment for our next generation of herbalists. Many of the kids have been coming since the beginning and we are blessed to watch them grow. Others come for the first time and find the atmosphere welcoming with a weekend full of activities of herbal lore and knowledge.
Register early as the kids tent fills up fast.
Register early as the kids tent fills up fast.
BUG HUNT!
Amanda Black Ferguson & Nicki Schneider
Join us as we wander and explore our environment looking for bugs! We will investigate different habitats and identify the many bugs that call these areas home.
We will start with a short introduction to allow for group formation and then head out into separate ecosystems (pine forest, field, lake etc....) to look for insects and other invertebrates. The hiking portion will last approximately 25 minutes at which point we will reconvene and give the kids an opportunity to share with each other's group what they found, which will hopefully include a show and tell of live specimens.
Amanda Black Ferguson & Nicki Schneider
Join us as we wander and explore our environment looking for bugs! We will investigate different habitats and identify the many bugs that call these areas home.
We will start with a short introduction to allow for group formation and then head out into separate ecosystems (pine forest, field, lake etc....) to look for insects and other invertebrates. The hiking portion will last approximately 25 minutes at which point we will reconvene and give the kids an opportunity to share with each other's group what they found, which will hopefully include a show and tell of live specimens.
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Cauldron Kids
Sara Evans Let's explore potions together in a way that celebrates one of our favorite literary works. Join Sara (and Vada) of Owl Order Magic to make the yummy herbal concoction of root beer even more magical - butterbeer style! We will also play with some other fun potions like Dragon Drool and Troll Bogies. Chocolate frogs, mini cauldrons, and other items will be for sale after class. |
Dance and Sing With Fairy Music From the Plants
Janice Marsh-Prelesnik
While frolicking in the meadows or walking in the woods have you ever heard the plant fairies whisper? Using the Plants Play device the plant fairy whispers are turned into live music that we can sing and dance with. What do you think the White Pine sounds like? What about a dandelion? We’ll do Circle dances with the Plants and sing with them as well.
Janice Marsh-Prelesnik
While frolicking in the meadows or walking in the woods have you ever heard the plant fairies whisper? Using the Plants Play device the plant fairy whispers are turned into live music that we can sing and dance with. What do you think the White Pine sounds like? What about a dandelion? We’ll do Circle dances with the Plants and sing with them as well.
Our Sacred Words: Talking Circles, Sticks & Stones
Lisa Harris
In a world of many competing distractions and divergent opinions, it is imperative we foster an attitude and environment of respect for each other's Sacred Words. We all have something valuable to share with others and everyone wants their chance to be heard without having to fear reprisal or humiliation. Social media has brought to light the breadth and depth of bullying and in some ways has diminished our capacity for patience and tolerance. The concept of "Talking Circles" and how to utilize a "talking piece" helps to bring us back to what our Ancestors knew to be a safe and respectful way to communicate with one another, while instilling a sense of patience and stillness.
In this hands-on experience, each child will be able to create their very own Talking Piece to take home with them. Feel free to bring any rock, stone, shell, stick, or other natural item with you or join in the short excursion on the campground to forage for one on the spot. We will return to the tent to decorate and personalize them while we discuss some easy guidelines to consider to help them incorporate these respectful communication techniques with their own friends and families when they return home.
Lisa Harris
In a world of many competing distractions and divergent opinions, it is imperative we foster an attitude and environment of respect for each other's Sacred Words. We all have something valuable to share with others and everyone wants their chance to be heard without having to fear reprisal or humiliation. Social media has brought to light the breadth and depth of bullying and in some ways has diminished our capacity for patience and tolerance. The concept of "Talking Circles" and how to utilize a "talking piece" helps to bring us back to what our Ancestors knew to be a safe and respectful way to communicate with one another, while instilling a sense of patience and stillness.
In this hands-on experience, each child will be able to create their very own Talking Piece to take home with them. Feel free to bring any rock, stone, shell, stick, or other natural item with you or join in the short excursion on the campground to forage for one on the spot. We will return to the tent to decorate and personalize them while we discuss some easy guidelines to consider to help them incorporate these respectful communication techniques with their own friends and families when they return home.
The Secret Blend of the Great Lakes Herb Faire
Brooke Sackenheim
There’s a secret blend of herbs and spices at the Herb Faire. Let’s pack our tool bag and use our imaginations to take a trip around the world to solve the mystery of THE SECRET BLEND. As we travel from country to country we will collect the clues, learning about the individual plants as we go along. By the end we will have solved the mystery and have collected a sample of the blend to take home and enjoy.
Brooke Sackenheim
There’s a secret blend of herbs and spices at the Herb Faire. Let’s pack our tool bag and use our imaginations to take a trip around the world to solve the mystery of THE SECRET BLEND. As we travel from country to country we will collect the clues, learning about the individual plants as we go along. By the end we will have solved the mystery and have collected a sample of the blend to take home and enjoy.
An Herbal Treasure Hunt
Leslie Alexander
Come and join a team, choose a list to work from and then set off to uncover … and discover … many shapes and forms of leaves, roots of different types and barks too! This workshop is suited for anyone who enjoys discovery.
Leslie Alexander
Come and join a team, choose a list to work from and then set off to uncover … and discover … many shapes and forms of leaves, roots of different types and barks too! This workshop is suited for anyone who enjoys discovery.
Kids' Music & Dance
Drake Meadow
Come explore a world of dance! We will join in traditional folk dances of the United States, England, Israel, Romania, and many more countries. Music games could also be part of the fun! Come prepared to move and to hear music you may have never heard before.
Drake Meadow
Come explore a world of dance! We will join in traditional folk dances of the United States, England, Israel, Romania, and many more countries. Music games could also be part of the fun! Come prepared to move and to hear music you may have never heard before.
Creating with Naturals
Sarah Berry
Let’s paint with nature! Each student will create a painting using natural elements including potatoes, corncobs, flowers, leaves, sticks, etc. to design a 12x18 work of art on thick cardstock. Some of these natural elements will be used as tools to paint with, some to print with, and some will be glued onto our works of art! We will use paint, caulk, and ink to complete our pieces. In addition, we will create a community painting together on a large canvas using the printing and painting techniques we learn!
Sarah Berry
Let’s paint with nature! Each student will create a painting using natural elements including potatoes, corncobs, flowers, leaves, sticks, etc. to design a 12x18 work of art on thick cardstock. Some of these natural elements will be used as tools to paint with, some to print with, and some will be glued onto our works of art! We will use paint, caulk, and ink to complete our pieces. In addition, we will create a community painting together on a large canvas using the printing and painting techniques we learn!
Sleepytime Potions & Sweet Dream Notions
Tricia Bellew
Come explore the magickal art of rest and relaxation.
Through the use of herbal teas, aromatherapy, talismans, and melodies, we will discover the many tools that we can use to prepare our mind, body, and spirit, for our nightly journey to the Land of Nod.
Tricia Bellew
Come explore the magickal art of rest and relaxation.
Through the use of herbal teas, aromatherapy, talismans, and melodies, we will discover the many tools that we can use to prepare our mind, body, and spirit, for our nightly journey to the Land of Nod.
Natural Building for Kids
Deanne Bednar
In this hands-on class, we will explore constructing with natural materials, by co-creating a "Twig-loo” (a shelter made of sticks) that we can climb into. Together we will learn the art of lashing knots, do some weaving & decorating, and perhaps even try our hand at a cob-style fairy house (or frog home) made out of the earth. The fun will be in the doing!!
Deanne Bednar
In this hands-on class, we will explore constructing with natural materials, by co-creating a "Twig-loo” (a shelter made of sticks) that we can climb into. Together we will learn the art of lashing knots, do some weaving & decorating, and perhaps even try our hand at a cob-style fairy house (or frog home) made out of the earth. The fun will be in the doing!!
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