Naturing Together in the Park
REGISTRATION OPENS Aug 1st FOR FALL 2025 CLASSES
Tuesdays at Hoyt Park (9/9—10/28)
Wednesdays at Wingra Park (9/10—10/29)
Fridays at McGaw Park (9/12—11/7; no class 10/24)
Saturdays at Westmorland Park (9/13—11/8; no class 10/25
Together in the Park is a nature program designed for children, ages 2-8, and their caregivers to get outside to play and find community. Our nature programs take place year-round in area parks and green spaces, and offer a variety of invitations to play designed to spark wonder and curiosity and enhance relationships with the natural world.
Our Fall classes will continue our 2025 journey following the signs of each changing season. Autumn’s Harvest will focus on celebrating the many bounties of the season as we connect with nature, engage our senses, and make new friends.
Class Structure
Our classes are based on child-led play and value the process of wonder and experimentation over a final product. Each nature play session follows a predictable rhythm, while introducing a new theme of the week. Every class begins with a gathering activity, followed by story-time and a mini-hike to our finding spot where we discover the tools for our main activity. Nearby is a nature table extension for further exploration on the day’s theme. We end class with nature journaling and a closing circle.
For every activity, while there is a play theme in mind, the children are encouraged to turn it into their own and play in any way. We work hard to make each class hit on as many different sensory processes as we can so that every child’s developmental needs are met.
Enrolling more than one child? Use sibling code for 10% off: SIBLING10
Pricing: Sliding Scale: Our top priority is providing affordable programming to families. However, we have also reached a point where we need to adjust our pricing. We hope that offering a sliding scale is one way to keep pricing lower for those who need it. **At check out, the base price of $188 is the default charge. To slide up the scale and pay more, look for “additional payment” option found below the credit card section at check out.
Registration tip: after selecting the class session you want, select your quantity and then click on the session’s start date on the calendar to continue the enrollment process.