ROCKVILLE CENTRE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Sunday Science: Art of Nature Jr’s — Little Naturalists Get Hands-On in Rockville Centre
A short, focused workshop where children meet invertebrates, make paints from natural materials, and plant wildflowers—this guide explains what happens during the 1.5‑hour session and who it suits.
Sunday Science: Art of Nature Jr’s — Little Naturalists Get Hands-On in Rockville Centre.
Sunday Science: Art of Nature Jr’s brings young children into direct contact with the living world—meeting exotic invertebrates, mixing colors from berries and plants, and planting wildflowers—in a hands‑on program designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Make Paints from Nature
Children learn to create paints and brushes from things found in nature, experimenting with berries and plant materials to mix colors and make simple artworks during the session.
Discover Flower Signals
The workshop explores the secret colors of flowers and how plants use them to attract pollinators, introducing basic ecological relationships in a kid‑friendly way.
Paint and Plant a Wildflower
Each participant paints a flowerpot and plants a wildflower to take home or add to a garden, rounding out the program with a tangible project.
What the day feels like
What the 1.5‑hour session feels like
The workshop unfolds as a compact, tactile exploration: meeting exotic invertebrates, foraging ideas for natural brushes and pigments, experimenting by mixing berry colors, learning why flowers show certain hues to pollinators, and finishing by painting a pot and planting a wildflower—designed to keep young attention spans engaged through direct doing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is built for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 1.5 hours, a single compact session focused on hands‑on activities.
Expect activities involving natural materials—berries, plant parts, painting and planting—so dress children for light mess and outdoor‑inspired crafts.
The session is run by the Center for Science Teaching & Learning in Rockville Centre.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is Sunday Science: Art of Nature Jr’s for?
The program is intended for children ages 5–7.
How long is the workshop?
The session lasts 1.5 hours.
What activities will my child do?
Participants meet exotic invertebrates, create paints and brushes from natural materials, mix berry colors to make art, learn about flower colors and pollinators, then paint a flowerpot and plant a wildflower.
Who runs the program?
The workshop is operated by the Center for Science Teaching & Learning.
Where is the workshop held?
The session takes place in Rockville Centre, New York.
Will children plant something to take home?
Yes—participants paint a flowerpot and plant a wildflower as part of the session.