

Sat, Mar 07
|Orchard Classroom
Kids Pot a Plant Workshop
Kids choose their own colorful planter and plant, learn basic care, then pot it to take home.
Time & Location
Mar 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Orchard Classroom, 4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
About the event
Kids Pot a Plant Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM
Ticket $15
Let kids plant their own pot in this hands-on planting workshop.
What Kids Will Do
Children choose their own colorful, kid-friendly planter and select a plant to take home. They'll learn basic plant care—watering, light, and how to help their plant thrive—then pot their plant to bring home and care for.
This short, engaging workshop teaches responsibility and care for living things while giving kids something green to nurture.
Two sessions available to accommodate families:
Session 1: 10:30 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM
What's Included
Small colorful planter (nonbreakable plastic)
Plant of child's choice
Potting soil and materials
Basic plant care instruction
Hands-on potting experience
About Your Instructor
Kristyn, owner of Planted, brings her passion for plants and customer service to this kid-friendly workshop. A Champaign-Urbana native who returned to raise her own family here, Kristyn is a CPA who left public accounting to pursue her love of plants and community. She is also co-owner of Fern & Flora, a flower shop on UIUC's campus.
Event Details
Age: Children welcome (parents decide if child attends independently or with support)
Duration: 30 minutes
Sessions: Choose 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM
Format: Hands-on workshop
What to Bring: Just enthusiasm for plants
Takeaway: Potted plant in colorful planter
Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom
4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL
Tickets: $15
Tickets
General Admission
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00

