Branching Out: Clay Geode Art (Teen/Tween)

**Branching Out: Creative Nature Adventures for Teens and Tweens**

Join us every Tuesday at 2 PM for "Branching Out," a series designed for middle school and high school students to explore hands-on art, nature, gardening, and pollinator adventures with featured guest presenters. Upcoming activities include:

- **Botanical Coaster Painting** (June 23): Unleash your creativity by painting nature-inspired coasters that you'll cherish.
- **Bloom & Brush: Botanical Watercolor Basics** (June 30): Follow step-by-step instructions to create vibrant floral and leafy designs, and leave with a personal masterpiece.
- **Nature Close Up with Kalamazoo Nature Center** (July 7): Experience live animals up close and learn fun bio-facts about them.
- **Clay Geode Art** (July 14): Dive into creativity by sculpting colorful, geode-inspired artwork.
- **Chula Vista Garden Club Workshop** (July 21): Team up with garden experts to cultivate new skills and create something beautiful.
- **Beekeeping with Abbott Farms** (July 28): Discover the fascinating world of bees with a local beekeeper, learn about hive dynamics, and the importance of honey bees in our ecosystem.

Let your curiosity bloom and take part in these engaging, creative sessions!