Our Vision
We envision a Dane County where every child has the right and opportunity to safely explore, play, and build lasting relationships with nature.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create meaningful invitations to play outdoors—through classes, camps, and community experiences—that ignite curiosity, support child-led exploration, and deepen each family's bond with the natural world.
Our Team
After ten years of teaching in the schools, Katie now loves having nature as her classroom! She is passionate about fostering creativity and a love of learning in children. She enjoys nature photography, writing, travel, and hiking with her kids.
Amy Schmudlach is a Madison native, mom of 3 littles and co-owner of a canoe company. She loves outdoor adventures both big and small, from finding a new nature park in the city to carting her kids along on multi day bike packing trips. She is happiest when she's outside and enjoys sharing her joy of the outdoors with kids and families!
Robin Smekal is a garden enthusiast with an almost green thumb. She enjoys exploring nature parks, rolling along bike trails, and sharing the love of the outdoors with her family. Now as a mom, she finds joy in reconnecting with tiny wonders and living among nature treasures.