Good Shepherd Center

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4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Get Directions
Phone (206) 633-0451

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  • Grow a Climate Resilient Edible Garden

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Did you know that Western Washington’s Hardiness Zone was changed in 2023 to account for an average increase in winter temperatures of 5 degrees F? Climate weirding is challenging gardeners to think differently about how we garden and what we grow. In this class you will learn how to utilize organic gardening practices to positively impact your soil health and build climate resilience - all while growing a bountiful edible garden of vegetables and fruit! During this two-hour session, we

    Get Register Free – $75.00

  • Junior Counselor: Young Organic Gardeners

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening and working with younger children, this camp is for them! Junior Counselors will grow their skill as young leaders throughout the week in mentorship with camp staff, facilitating small group activities, and learning what it’s like to teach outdoors, all the while learning about organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: Summer is a wonderful season to practice our

    Get Register $75.00 – $525.00

  • Young Organic Gardeners

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Summer is a wonderful season to practice our gardening skills. Let's learn to plan a garden, compost, plant, harvest, and cook together. There are so many benefits to gardening organically – and it’s tons of fun! We will: Dig into the world of growing healthy soil and plants Investigate and learn how decomposers work while meeting our composting worms! Explore the garden while discovering how to create healthy ecosystems through hands-on scientific investigation Plan next season’s garden! We’ll learn how

    Get Register $45.00 – $525.00

  • Culinary Herbs in the Garden

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Do you love cooking with fresh herbs? Are you curious about how to preserve and make the most of herbs that you grow in your garden? Join us to see, feel, smell and taste a variety of culinary herbs that grow well in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll go home with everything you need to know to create or update your own herb garden at home. Topics and activities in this class include: Identifying annual and perennial herbs and their ideal

    Get Register Free – $75.00

  • Junior Counselor: Nature Crafters

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening and working with younger children, this camp is for them! Junior Counselors will grow their skill as young leaders throughout the week in mentorship with camp staff, facilitating small group activities, and learning what it’s like to teach outdoors, all the while learning about organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: Calling all makers, artists, and nature lovers! Join

    Get Register $75.00 – $525.00

  • Nature Crafters

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Calling all makers, artists, and nature lovers! Join us in creating beautiful and unique botanical arts and crafts. Throughout our week together, the plants around us will teach us about their uses, providing both inspiration and materials for artistic expression. Together, we will: Use plant technology, fibers, and other garden materials to craft functional pieces to take home Discover the plants around us and learn about their shapes, colors, and plant powers Engage in craft activities such as cyanotypes and

    Get Register $45.00 – $525.00

  • Junior Counselor: Busy Bugs

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening and working with younger children, this camp is for them! Junior Counselors will grow their skill as young leaders throughout the week in mentorship with camp staff, facilitating small group activities, and learning what it’s like to teach outdoors, all the while learning about organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: Roll like a roly-poly, buzz like a bee!

    Get Register $265.00 – $315.00

  • Busy Bugs

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Roll like a roly-poly, buzz like a bee! In this half-day camp, we will dig into the exciting world of pollinators and bugs in our garden. Throughout the week, we will: Discover the world of pollinators and bugs, exploring their similarities, differences, and habitats Play games and sing songs about our pollinator and bug friends that live in the garden Make snacks and create art using natural ingredients and materials Learn more about how pollinators help plants grow through hands-on,

    Get Register $45.00 – $315.00

  • Start Your Fall and Winter Garden

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Mid-summer is the perfect time to start planning your fall and winter garden so that you can keep eating fresh vegetables all year. For fall and winter harvests, it's important to get seeds and starts in the garden early enough to allow them growth while the sun is still shining. A little planning and effort now will pay off deliciously during the dark days of winter! In this class we will: Discuss overwintering vegetables and hardy greens that can be

    Get Register Free – $75.00

  • Seedlings Camp

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Seedlings camp is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little one to all that the garden has to offer. Together in our 90-minute exploration time, we will: Discover the garden with our senses Taste fresh garden flavors Sing songs and play games Learn more about who we are and our relationship to the garden Each ticket is for one caregiver and one child, please purchase a ticket for each child. Please email us if you are planning to bring more

    Get Register $20.00 – $40.00

  • Junior Counselor: Animal Art

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening and working with younger children, this camp is for them! Junior Counselors will grow their skill as young leaders throughout the week in mentorship with camp staff, facilitating small group activities, and learning what it’s like to teach outdoors, all the while learning about organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: This week is all about animals and art

    Get Register $75.00 – $525.00

  • Animal Art

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    This week is all about animals and art in the garden! Join us as we investigate the plant and animal friends living in our garden and create beautiful works of art inspired by them! Throughout the week we will: Using a variety of media, such as collage and oil pastels, create artwork that reflects the critters and ecosystems in the garden. Make functional art for animals like insect homes and bird feeders. Learn how to spot, track, and identify animal

    Get Register $45.00 – $525.00