Shared maker materials like safe adhesives, scissors, and tape for wild inventions
Packets of native wildflower and vegetable seeds for seasonal planting projects
Magnifying loupes, clipboards and field bags
A $50 contribution keeps the studio and field bags stocked so every child can take time, observe closely and express their wonder through drawing, writing, & collecting.
Sprout Starter - $100
STEM Tools & Hands-On Exploration
Including but not limited to:
Simple machines kits with wheels, axles, pulleys, levers, and fasteners for building moving creations
Beginner circuitry kits and snap-circuit boards to light up ideas
Hand lenses, bug viewers, microscopes, slides, and field notebooks for close-up ecology observation
Measuring tapes, rulers, protractors & scales for real applied math & design projects
Small-group engineering challenge supplies like ramps, magnets, stop watches…
Each $100 gift turns curiosity into confidence as children build, test, and discover how things really work.
Curiousity Cultivator - $250
Enrichment Workshop Materials
Including but not limited to:
Natural fiber arts supplies for weaving, felting, and plant-based dyeing with local flowers and organic materials
Beginner robotics or LEGO-style engineering build kits for imaginative structures
Ecology field study tools — binoculars, specimen jars, soil test kits, identification guides, small thermometers, rain gauges for recording daily conditions
Printmaking supplies like linoleum blocks, brayers, and inks for student-created books and art
Collaborative installation materials for group murals or nature-inspired sculptures
A $250 contribution fuels deeper creative and technical journeys guided by caring mentors.