TOPSHAM

The children’s series “Young Green Thumbs” by Local Farms — Local Food, will be offered again at the Topsham Public Library this month.

Beginning Thursday, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust education coordinator Becky Kolak will lead agriculturalthemed activities, discussion and crafts.

“Children will plant seeds for a summer vegetable garden, discover the wonders of soil science, become chefs of homemade pesto, and learn the amazing story of farm sheep,” a release states. “By growing, touching and tasting food while discussing the intricacies of the surrounding food system, children gain a better understanding and appreciation of where food comes from. Making connections between food from the farm to the dinner plate is an important step to healthy eating.”

The series’ four sessions will run from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays in the library. Participation is appropriate for children age 4 and older. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to take part in the activities.

Thursday’s session is titled “Start Seeds A’Growin.” Subsequent session topics are “Stupendous Soil Science,” May 17; “Presto Pesto,” May 24; and “Baaaaah Ram Ewe,” May 31.

To register, contact Mariah Sewall at mariah@topshamlibrary.org or 725-1727.

For more information about the program, contact Kolak at 442-8400 or email bkolak@kennebecestuary.org.