Pick and Preserve in JD Rivers' Children's Garden

Throughout August, families will have several chances to get outdoors and enjoy fresh-picked produce in JD Rivers' Children's Garden.

The first opportunity is Wednesday, at the Intergenerational Can'n and Jam'n.

The garden is north of Glenwood Avenue in the eastern part of the park. To the east is a restored prairie. Look for the big Adirondack chair.

Inter-generational Can'n and Jam'n

What: New this year, parents and grandparents can join their children and grandchildren in harvesting from the garden and cooking what they pick.

When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 17 and 24

Where: It begins at the children's garden and ends at the Pavilion.

Cost: $15 per person

Register: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Online Services

Cooking from the Garden in Theodore Wirth Park 

What: Gardeners and foodies spend a morning gathering produce and turning it into a summer meal.

Age limit: 10 and up

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13. 

Cost: $5

Register: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Online Services 

Can'n & Jam'n Kids Camp

What: Children will harvest vegetables and learn about the health benefits. They most likely will make pickles, salsa, jam and salads, and create garden crafts (weather and harvest depending)

When: Classes are split into two sessions.

• Session I: Aug. 8-12, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 11 to 15. 
• Session II: Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 6 to 12.

Lunch? No, but a snack will be provided. Children must bring their own lunches.

Cost: $35

Register: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Online Services

Note: Children who register for the Can'n & Jam'n Kids Camp and the Outdoor Adventure Camp will be supervised during the lunch break.

Outdoor Adventure Camp

What: Children will explore the lake, the creek, the woods, the prairie, the bog and the open spaces in Theodore Wirth Park. In each habitat, children will have structured activities and then have a chance to play.

When: Classes are split into two sessions.

• Session I: Aug 8-12, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., ages 11 to 15.
• Session II: Aug. 15-19, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., ages 6 to 12.

Lunch: Children must bring their own lunches.

Cost: $35

Register: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Online Services

Note: Children who register for the Can'n & Jam'n Kids Camp and the Outdoor Adventure Camp will be supervised during the lunch break.

For more information

MaryLynn Pulscher, environmental education coordinator, (612) 313-7784, mpulscher@minneapolisparks.org

or

Jamie McBride, naturalist programs administrator, (612) 313-7725, jmcbride@minneapolisparks.org