Join us for an afternoon of gardening in the city. Together parents and children learn how to plant, grow and care for greenery and to make their very own urban jungle. The workshop is led by Monika Fabian and will take place in the Museum’s garden. Light refreshment will be provided. You will also be able to take a plant home after the workshop!

The activities are appropriate for young children with adult supervision, or older children looking for a bit of a challenge.
The gardening activities include, seed planting, composting, small edible garden creation, and many more fun and exciting activities.

Monika Fabian is an instructor at the Department of Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management at the American University of Beirut. She is working to promote the use of native and Mediterranean plant species in green roofs and vertical walls. Fabian works with many local elementary schools to educate children on plant biodiversity.

Image credit: detail from 1969 Cooley's Garden – 1969 – Published by Silverton, Ore. – via U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library