How's that for alliteration?! (They weren't actually petunias, but salvias didn't sound as nice.)
Today Grandma C joined us for a program at one of our favorite metroparks. It was the first time I've attended one of their programs, and we really enjoyed ourselves! The program was for preschoolers and was entitled "Flower Frenzy". The kids pretended they were seeds that grew roots and finally sprouted stems, leaves, & flowers. We read a book about a dandelion seed that was looking for a home. They colored and created "flower wands", which we then used to wave in the air whenever we spotted flowers on our nature walk. 
Our nature walk took us to another area where they had some flower beds. The kids were each given "special digging tools" to dig a hole. Tyler wasn't fooled though: "Hey this is a stick!" Each kid got to plant at least one flower and then took a turn watering it w/a spray bottle. The kids were encouraged to visit their plant and even water it each time they return to the park. Since we are actually at this park frequently, it will be fun for the kids to watch their flowers grow!
For the final activity, the kids each planted a Mammoth Russian Sunflower seed into a little dixie cup of dirt to take home. It will be fun to watch these giant plants grow from tiny seeds.
After the program we enjoyed a picnic lunch and then led Grandma down our favorite path through the woods. It was a really nice day!
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