Our Vision
Every child in Dane County has a right to a safe opportunity to experience nature and engage in child-led play.
Our Mission
To create invitations to play outdoors, for children and families, through programming designed to spark wonder and curiosity, and enhance relationships with the natural world.
Our Team
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.
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.
Kate Salameh is a fungi lover, stay-at-home mother of 3 kids, trailrunner, mud kitchen maker, and advocate for all things nature play. She has a degree in Environmental Education and years of experience facilitating programs for young families.
Belle Hull is a senior at UW-Madison, receiving her Bachelor’s in Horticulture, and certificates in Environmental Sciences and 3D-Studio Art. She has worked in greenhouses, on hydroponic systems, and at community gardens. She loves singing to her plants, collecting rocks, bugs, and flowers on hikes, and using nature as the inspiration for all of her art. Green spaces have always helped her, so now she’d like to return the favor by making more green spaces and sanctuaries for others. She’d love to give other children the same opportunities in nature that she had that helped shape her into who she is today