Forest Explorers 

Ages 4.5-7

Registration Opens May 13, 2025

The trees, animals, and seasons are our guides as we play and learn in nature. Modeled after Forest Kindergarten, there are no pre-set lesson plans as we organically discover and learn with what the trails present us each day! We explore ponds and streams, play in the meadow, climb trees, and develop a deep respect for the natural world as we grow to love and trust one another. In our all outdoor gatherings we collect natural items, listen to and create our own stories, build shelters and fires, record our learning in our journals, and create nature art all while emphasizing mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude for the land and its inhabitants.

Full Year AM & PM Wednesday Class Registration Links 

2025-2026 AM Forest Explorers - Full Year (September 17 to May 20) - AM Class 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2025-2026 PM Forest Explorers - Full Year (September 17 to May 20) - PM Class - 1:30 - 4:00 PM

(Please note that the PM class time in winter shifts to morning from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM)

Fall Semester AM & PM Wednesday Class Registration Links

2025 AM Forest Explorers - Fall Only (September 17 to December 10) - AM Class 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2025 PM Forest Explorers - Fall Only (September 17 to December 10) - PM Class 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Child must be 4.5 years old within 1 month of the start of the class and may not turn 8 years old within one month of the start of the class

*Please note: There is no on-site care between the morning and afternoon sessions.*  

We expect these programs to fill quickly - don't delay registration!

Please contact Laura Ferrara at FerraraL@ExploreNature.org for assistance with registration and discounts.

Please contact Stephanie Holzman at HolzmanS@ExploreNature.org for questions about the classes.