New 'Curiosity Corners' Aim to Engage Kids in Silver City

Floral shop and cycling studio launch interactive educational exhibits for children in the community.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:00am

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a bouquet of artificial flowers repeated in a bold grid pattern, capturing the playful and engaging spirit of the Curiosity Corners initiative.The new 'Curiosity Corners' program in Silver City aims to spark creativity and a sense of community inclusion for local children.Silver City Today

The Grant County Community Partnership for Children has launched a new initiative called 'Curiosity Corners' that brings interactive educational exhibits for children to local businesses in Silver City, New Mexico. The first Curiosity Corner has opened at Flowers on 11th, where kids can create their own bouquets, and a second is planned for Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness. The partnership hopes to expand the program to more businesses around town to make kids feel more included in the community.

Why it matters

The Curiosity Corners program is an innovative way for local businesses to engage with children and families in Silver City. By providing hands-on, educational activities for kids while parents shop, the program aims to make the community more welcoming and inclusive for young people.

The details

The Curiosity Corners feature small wooden benches outside participating businesses that are stocked with artificial flowers and other supplies for kids to create their own bouquets, just like the store's employees. The first Curiosity Corner opened at Flowers on 11th, where 5-year-old Kodiak Baird helped cut the ribbon and test out the new station. A second Curiosity Corner is planned for Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness, and the partnership hopes to expand the program to more businesses around Silver City.

  • The first Curiosity Corner opened on Tuesday, April 9, 2026 at Flowers on 11th.
  • A second Curiosity Corner is in the works for Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness.

The players

Grant County Community Partnership for Children

A local organization that works to support children and families in the Silver City area.

Kalah Carrasco

Executive Director of the Grant County Community Partnership for Children.

Kodiak Baird

A 5-year-old who helped test out the new Curiosity Corner at Flowers on 11th.

Tara Baird

A member of the Family Leadership Team in the Partnership for Children and the leader of the Curiosity Corner initiative.

Aaron Kelitz

The carpenter who built the wooden benches for the Curiosity Corners.

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What they’re saying

“We were talking about how we could support children locally, and then also how we could support the children in the learning environments that they have throughout the community.”

— Kalah Carrasco, Executive Director, Grant County Community Partnership for Children

“I was excited about it. I was a stay-at-home dad for a couple of years. I think I kind of know what kids like to do, and I knew I would have to build it kind of sturdy.”

— Aaron Kelitz, Carpenter

“In my ideal world, all of the stores would have them, because it makes the kids feel included and important in their community.”

— Tara Baird, Family Leadership Team, Grant County Community Partnership for Children

What’s next

The Grant County Community Partnership for Children plans to continue expanding the Curiosity Corners program to more businesses around Silver City in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Curiosity Corners initiative demonstrates how local organizations and businesses can work together to create engaging, educational experiences that make children feel welcomed and valued in their community.