Planting Seeds for the Future
Thank you for helping us grow something beautiful.
Our first Planting Seeds for the Future event brought families, educators, local businesses, volunteers, and community partners together for a day rooted in sustainability, creativity, and hands-on learning.
From seed starting and composting to upcycled planters, wildlife education, coloring tables, music, and community connection — this event was made possible because people showed up with care.
Thank you to every parent, child, volunteer, sponsor, educator, and local organization who helped make this day possible.
In partnership withRedwood Coast Regional Center
Royal Gold Soil
Fortuna Plant Swap
Gene Lucas Community Center
Community Inclusion Partner
Featured Inclusive Program
We are honored to partner with Redwood Coast Regional Center in support of inclusive, sensory-friendly programming during our Earth Day celebration. Through this partnership, Nature Joe’s final-hour appearance is made possible as part of our Autism Acceptance observance. Representatives will also be sharing community resources during the event.
Funding Acknowledgment
Nature Joe’s participation is supported through Language Access and Cultural Competency Funding (FY 2025–2026) provided by Redwood Coast Regional Center in partnership with the California Department of Developmental Services.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Earth Day is a chance to slow down and learn together. This event is designed with children at the center — hands in soil, curiosity encouraged, and simple lessons that help young gardeners understand how plants grow, where materials come from, and how small choices can care for the earth.
Parents and caregivers are invited to learn alongside their kids, or simply hold space while they explore.
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Hosted by the Fortuna Plant Swap. Bring plants, cuttings, seeds, or pots to share — or come just to participate. Swapping is informal and welcoming, with guidance available to help kids choose plants they can succeed with at home.
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Child-focused activities that make plant care and sustainability tangible:
Planting + Seed Starting
Composting Basics
Low-waste Gardening Basics
And More!
Everything is designed to be simple, age-appropriate, and curiosity-led.
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Creative stations using reclaimed and everyday materials:
Compostable pot demo
Make a self watering planter
Reuse ideas that show how “waste” can become useful again
These activities are intentionally low-mess, low-pressure, and open-ended.
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A quiet, reflective station where children are invited to write or draw a promise to care for the earth — whether it’s watering a plant, reducing waste, or protecting living things.
Promises will be displayed during the event as a shared reminder of the future we’re growing together.
HOW THE DAY UNFOLDS
Step 1 —
Arrive + Explore
Families are welcomed into a relaxed, open environment where children can move freely between activities and discover at their own pace.
Step 2 —
Learn by Doing
Hands-on stations invite kids to plant, touch soil, ask questions, and learn how plants grow — no lectures, just experience.
Step 3 —
Create + Reflect
Low-waste crafts and reuse projects encourage creativity while reinforcing care for the earth.
Step 4 —
Promise for the Future
Children are invited to write or draw a promise to care for the earth — planting a seed of intention they can carry forward.
WHY THIS DAY MATTERS
Earth Day isn’t just about plants — it’s about stewardship, curiosity, and the next generation learning that their actions matter. When children are given space to connect with the earth in simple, tangible ways, care becomes instinctual.
This gathering is about planting more than seeds. It’s about planting responsibility, confidence, and hope.
PARTICIPATE IN EARTH DAY
Whether you’re a parent, local business, organization, or community member, there are many ways to support this Earth Day gathering. Volunteers and donated supplies help make this event accessible, welcoming, and impactful for local families.
Select how you would like to participate, and we’ll follow up with next steps.
Rooted in care. Grown together.
Get in touch:
briegeorge@nurtureandleaf.com
@nurtureandleaf