Naturing Together in the Park
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2024 CLASSES
Tuesdays at Hoyt Park, 9/17 - 10/29
Fridays at McGaw Park, 9/20-11/1
Saturdays at Westmorland Park, 09/21-11/2
Our Programs are underway, but it is not too late to join! Fill out the form below for mid-season enrollment.
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 2024 season will continue our journey of finding magic in the cycles of the year. This season of FALL MAGIC will emphasize gratitude and community as we develop a deeper connection to the land, celebrate the season’s wonders, and most importantly play together!
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.
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.