CHILDREN & Family Education Programming - Protocols
Procedures
Registration: Plan ahead. Registration is required in advance.
Please arrive on time; the garden gate will be closed 15 minutes after the program start time. Exceptions for weekend events where the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden gate is managed by a check-in volunteer or staff member.
Check-in: Please enter through the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden gate located at the rear of the parking lot. The one exception is a Children’s Tour Experience, where entry is located at 248 Ridgewood Avenue - the main garden gate located at the Clarkson’s historic home.
A volunteer or staff member will check our registration sheet for your name; you may also show your emailed receipt.
Hand sanitizer and face masks are no longer required but are available upon request.
Exit: Please exit through the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden gate located at the rear of the parking lot. The one exception is a Children’s Tour Experience, where exit is located at the gate closest to the Oval Pool within the Clarkson’s historic garden.
Safety
Illness: We ask that you please remain home if you or your child are showing signs or symptoms of being sick.
Hygiene: Hand washing is encouraged during and after programming
A sink and hand soap is available in our Children’s Garden bathroom
Thunder/Lightning: In the event of inclement weather, a covered pavilion is located in the SEED Wildlife Garden. However, if there is thunder and/or lightning we have a documented thunderstorm protocol inviting guests to enter our buildings for safety and protection, or guests are permitted to leave on their own.
Updated September 2023.
If you have questions or concerns about our programming protocols, please contact Tracey Roode.