Our weekly preschool program features engaging stories, nature exploration, hands-on gardening, crafts and other activities that nurture the youngest gardeners and their grownups. Join us April through October every Tuesday, 10am-11am, for engaging stories, digging in the dirt, planting seeds, watering and harvesting. While Story Thyme is tailored to preschool-aged children, we welcome garden explorers of all ages (from babies to grandparents!). We begin with garden activities at the Every Child Outdoors (ECO) Garden, accessible via the entrance at 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike. You can also park up at the Visitor Center and follow the path away from Wimpole Ave down the hill to your right.

Support for the 2024 Story Thyme season comes from the Natalie Leach Haslam Fund of the East Tennessee Foundation.

Please complete our annual registration form:

Thank you for sharing a little bit more about your family with us so that we know who we are serving with our weekly Story Thyme programming. You need only submit registration once per year.