Patch to Plate Kids’ Mobile Garden Club

A Mobile Garden Education Program for Daycares and Early Learning Centers
Planting seeds of knowledge, one garden at a time.

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Winter Wonder Workshops

Seasonal Creativity • Nature Exploration • Holiday Magic

Brought to you by The Melanin Urban Gardener

Winter doesn’t stop the garden from growing—it simply moves it indoors. Our Winter Wonder Workshops bring hands-on learning, sensory fun, and nature-themed creativity directly to your center. Perfect for daycares, learning centers, youth programs, and after-school clubs looking to offer a festive, educational experience this season.

Every workshop includes three standard winter activities plus one premium craft of your choice. This structure keeps the experience simple to book while giving kids a fun and memorable winter celebration.

What’s Included in Every Workshop

Each group receives three signature winter activities:

Winter Garden-in-a-Cup

A living holiday decoration with fast-growing winter wheatgrass or rye. Kids plant, decorate, and bring their tiny garden home.

Jingle Jar

A sensory bottle filled with bells, faux snow, sequins, and winter magic. Kids explore sound, movement, and sparkle.

Nut-Free Pinecone Bird Feeder

A safe, classroom-friendly wildlife craft made with Crisco and birdseed. Kids help local birds stay fed during the cold months.

Choose ONE Premium Craft

You pick your bonus activity to complete your 4-part winter experience:

Jam Making for Kids

A sweet, hands-on demonstration using real fruit. Children help mash, measure, and decorate their take-home jar.

Mini Nature Wreath

A festive wreath made with pine, berries, ribbon, and greenery—perfect for classroom doors or home decor.

Mini Birdhouse Decorating

Kids customize wooden birdhouses with paint, winter themes, and nature-friendly touches.

Holiday Ornament Crafting

Nature-inspired ornaments using dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, mini wooden shapes, ribbons, and more.

Flat-Rate Winter Pricing

We keep booking simple with clear, per-group pricing:

Up to 10 children — $500
Up to 20 children — $825
Up to 30 children — $1,150
31+ children — Custom pricing available

All materials are provided.
No hidden fees.
Travel included within Milwaukee.

Perfect For

• Daycares & Preschools
• Learning Centers
• Holiday Classroom Celebrations
• Winter Break Activities
• After-School Programs
• Youth Organizations

🌿 About the Program

🛠️ Program Options

1. One-Time Garden Class Visit (Great for special events or themed weeks)

A 2-hour interactive garden workshop designed for fun and discovery.

Includes:

  • All materials (aprons, gloves, tools, plant kits, worksheets)

  • Hands-on planting or garden activity

  • Gardening-themed lesson & exploration

  • Children take home their planting project

  • Certified instructor on-site

Rates:

Group Size Price Up to 10 kids $350

Up to 20 kids $700

Up to 30 kids $1050

40+ kids Custom Quote

2. Garden Installation + Workshop (Turn your space into a mini farm!)

Want to create your own garden space for the kids to learn from all season long? We’ll help you bring it to life.

Includes:

  • On-site consultation and garden layout design

  • Choice of grow bags, raised beds, or vertical planters (like GreenStalk)

  • All soil, compost, and starter plants

  • Educational planting day with the kids

  • Simple maintenance plan for staff to follow

Add-on Options:

  • Weekly or biweekly check-ins

  • Harvest Day Celebration

  • Recipe cards or cooking demo

Pricing:

  • Custom quote based on space and number of garden containers

3. Seasonal or Quarterly Garden Club (Best for ongoing learning & engagement)

Turn gardening into a learning journey! Our seasonal or quarterly garden club includes 4 visits over the course of 3 months (once per month).

Each visit includes:

  • Themed garden lessons (Planting, Pollinators, Soil Science, Harvesting, etc.)

  • Hands-on activity and planting

  • All materials and educational worksheets

  • Optional garden install if space allows

  • Take-home projects

Pricing starts at:

  • $1000 per quarter (includes up to 20 kids)

  • Garden install: additional fee based on your space and needs

Designed for Ages 3–13

Our programming aligns with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) and supports cognitive, social, and motor skill development through outdoor play and interactive learning.

Why Choose Patch to Plate?

  • 🧤 All materials provided—we come fully equipped

  • 👩🏽‍🌾 Certified educator with garden, food safety, and childcare credentials

  • 🌎 Focused on sustainability, food literacy, and nature play

  • 🧠 Aligned with early childhood education goals

  • 💚 We make gardening fun, approachable, and memorable

🌼 Don’t See a Program That Fits Your Center?

No worries—we can build a custom garden experience just for you!
Whether you're working with unique scheduling needs, specific age groups, or a particular educational theme, we’ll work with you to create a garden-based program that aligns with your goals and vision.

Custom programs may include:

  • Multi-age garden rotations

  • Monthly themed visits

  • Garden-to-table tasting experiences

  • Cultural garden explorations

  • Mini garden kits to send home with each child

📩 Reach out to start building your personalized garden plan today!

📍 Service Area

We proudly serve Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas. Travel outside of Milwaukee may include a small mileage fee.