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29 nature-based learning Events Found

Mar 4

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026

Nature-based outdoor play program for children aged 1-6 years with parent/carer supervision required. Program includes creative play opportunities, sensory adventures, tool exploration, and elements of fire, water, air and earth. Children can explore stories in nature, develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and creative expression. Single session casual visit available.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
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3/4/26
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Mar 7

Wild Ones - TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Lemonade in Winter

This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Children will have the opportunity to build and open their own lemonade stands - in winter! They can also serve their own lemonade after lunch! This is a 100% outdoor program. Ages 7-12 years. Drop-off program with 1:6 staff ratio. Children must bring backpack with change of clothes, water bottle, healthy snack and lunch.
Kiekhaefer Park
$45.00 - Program...
3/7/26
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Mar 10

Social-Emotional Learning Through Nature Play

Learn and grow social emotional skills through play while exploring at The Morton Arboretum. In this accompanied program children will learn social skills through modeling and role play to develop a stronger sense of self. Topics change monthly. This program takes place outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather. Course number: Y280. Multiple sessions available throughout March 2026.
The Morton Arboretum - Visitor Center
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3/10/26
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Mar 11

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney

Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Children can 'live and breathe' stories out in the wild, dive deep into their imaginations, tinker with tools and explore full bodied natural sensory adventures. Elements of fire, water, air and earth are offered with an array of tools to enhance developmental opportunities and learning of cause and effect, spatial awareness, creative expression, ideation and problem solving. Parent or carer required to attend for supervision. Babes in Arms (children who are NOT yet independently on the move) are FREE of charge.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
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3/11/26
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Mar 13

Storybook - TimberNook Central Oregon Lemonade in Winter

One of most popular programs, children 'live and breathe' stories out in the wild. Each program brings a new story and adventure for the children to recreate with friends! This is a 2.5-hour drop-off program that provides unique and authentic outdoor sensory rich play experiences. Programs are 100% outdoors and weather-appropriate attire is required. Age range: 5-12 years. Adult participation not required.
TimberNook Central Oregon
$25.00 - Program...
3/13/26
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Mar 16

Wild Ones - Timbernook Kauai Spring Break 2026- Barefoot & Buckets Theme

Spring Break 2026 camp running Monday March 16th through Friday March 20th with Barefoot & Buckets theme. Daily activities include: Monday - Colors exploration with messy textures; Tuesday - Building colorful homes in the woods; Wednesday - Secret pizza party with fire-cooked pizza; Thursday - Bug detective exploration; Friday - Princess in black theme with water slide. 100% outdoor experience focusing on child-led play, creativity, and nature connection. Children must be potty trained and comfortable being away from parents for 5 hours.
Kauai Bible Church Land
$275.00 - 5-day...
3/16/26
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Mar 20

Riverbend Environmental Education Center Spring Break Camp

Grounded in nature-based STEM education, kids will spend their day off hiking, crafting and hands-on experimenting. Ages 5-10
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
$135.00 - $135 p...
3/20/26
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Mar 24

Nature Kindy - Term 1 2026 WEDNESDAY 25th March Casual Visit

This six hour program is for preschool aged children who want to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilizing loose parts, natural elements, tool use, and learning about native flora and fauna. Program follows TimberNook curriculum supporting enrichment and learning through nature play. Children develop executive functions and social-emotional skills through mud play, tree climbing, tool exploration, and fire work. Must be independently toileting. Child to staff ratio is 1:6. All registrations close at 2pm the business day before.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
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3/24/26
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Mar 25

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026 (Casual Visit)

Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest TimberNook adventurers aged 1-6 years. Parent/carer participation required. Children will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development including connection with nature, sensory adventures, tools exploration, and imaginative play with elements of fire, water, air and earth. Programs focus on cause and effect, spatial awareness, creative expression, ideation and problem solving. Babes in Arms (not yet mobile) attend free.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
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3/25/26
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Mar 26

Wild Ones - Timbernook Kauai Prince Kuhio Day

This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. 100% outdoor experience - rain or shine! Children ages 4-12, with 4-year-olds needing to be potty trained and comfortable being away from parents for 5 hours. Located at Kauai Bible Church Land (not at the church itself), up Omao road across the highway. Includes imaginative play, fort building, nature exploration, and hands-on learning activities.
Kauai Bible Church Land
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3/26/26
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Mar 27

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Mid-Michigan Tiny Ones Spring 4-Session Series

Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. This is a 4 session series on Fridays: March 27th, April 10th, April 24th, May 8th. Adult participation required. Age range: 1.5 - 5 years. 100% outdoor program in all weather conditions. Holidays: Apr 3, 2026, Apr 17, 2026, May 1, 2026.
JaxNaz Church
$88.00 - 4-sessi...
3/27/26
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Mar 30

Little Wild Ones - TimberNook Northwood Spring Session 1

A 7-week outdoor forest program for children ages 4-12 running on Mondays from March 30 to May 18, 2026 (9am-1pm). This is a 100% outdoor program that engages children in nature-based play and learning through activities like tree climbing, exploring woods, building structures, crafting, and discovering wildlife. Program includes specific dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, May 4, 11, 18 (no session April 30). Drop-off program with 1:7 staff-to-child ratio. Children should bring backpack with change of clothes, water bottle, snacks, and lunch. No refunds available but registration can be transferred to a friend.
TimberNook Northwood
$385.00 - 7-week...
3/30/26
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Apr 4

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Northwood Saturdays, April 2026

Four week outdoor nature program for ages 1-4 with required caregiver participation. Sessions on April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 9:00am-11:00am. Program includes gathering, story time, and open-ended imaginative play in natural environment. Children should come dressed for outdoor weather with rain boots required. Includes climbing trees, exploring woods, crafting, discovering wildlife, and building confidence through nature-based activities.
TimberNook Northwood
$108.00 - Four w...
4/4/26
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Apr 11

Wild Ones - TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Mouse Trap

Children have the opportunity to create their own life-sized mouse trap game and collect the most cheese! This is a 100% outdoor program with drop-off from 8:55-9:05 am and pick-up from 1:55-2:05 pm. Children should bring weather-appropriate attire, backpack with change of clothes, water bottle, healthy snack and lunch. Age range: 7-12 years. Staff ratio: 1 staff member to 6 children with hands-off approach to develop problem-solving skills.
Kiekhaefer Park
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4/11/26
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Apr 19

Night Programs - Timbernook Kauai Light Wars- Glow in the dark

An evening program that provides extraordinary play opportunities into the twilight hours. The theme for tonight is Light wars. From Star Wars, kids will have the opportunity to create their light sabers and battle in the woods at night. We will also have s'mores over the fire, weather permitting. Location: Kauai Bible church Land (Not at the church itself). Timbernook play area is up Omao road, across the highway. You'll receive a map of drop off location a week before the camp. 100% Outdoor Experience - Rain or shine, the adventure continues! Imaginative, Child-Led Play - Kids create their own stories while we provide the inspiration. Safe & Supportive environment.
Timbernook Kauai (Kauai Bible Church Land)
$49.00 - Evening...
4/19/26
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May 25

Storybook - Wild Wonders, LLC TimberNook Program Launch!

At this special TimberNook launch camp, children will have the opportunity to bring some beloved stories to life! Students will be invited to engage with materials for building, costumes, and other props to inspire imaginative play. This is a 100% outdoor program in all weather. Drop-off program with times 8:55-9:05 AM and pick-up 12:55-1:05 PM. Children are expected to get dirty as part of the outdoor experience. Staff takes a hands-off approach to develop problem-solving skills while maintaining safety supervision. Inclusive program welcoming children of all abilities. No refunds policy - children forfeit their day if ill or absent. Program may be cancelled for severe weather conditions.
TimberNook Ozaukee at Westlawn Woods
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5/25/26
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May 26

Woodland Tinkering - Timbernook of Northeast Oklahoma

This 4-day, 100% outdoor summer camp is an immersive, hands-on adventure designed for children who learn best by doing, building, and exploring. Campers will spend their days deep in the Timbernook woods creating junkyard forts, racing tires across natural terrain, experimenting with catapults, and working together in small clans to solve problems and bring big ideas to life. Each day encourages creativity, communication, and collaboration as children use real materials, real tools, and their imaginations to build and invent at their own pace. Age range: 4-12 years. No adult participation required. Duration: May 26-29, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily.
Timbernook of Northeast Oklahoma
$400.00 - 4-day...
5/26/26
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Jun 8

Enchanted - TimberNook Ozaukee Mythical Creatures

A 4-day outdoor camp program where children dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life with mythical creatures theme. From dragons to unicorns, enchanted tea parties to yeti traps, children will be inspired to play, create, and imagine. This is a 100% outdoor program with drop-off from 8:55-9:05 am and pick-up from 12:55-1:05 pm. Certified TimberNook provider with CPR training is onsite at all times.
TimberNook Ozaukee
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6/8/26
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Jun 8

Enchanted - TimberNook Northwest Indiana Summer Camp - Wk 1 - June 8-11

This is a 4-day program, each day running from 9am-1pm. TimberNook is a 100% outdoor program and we love to play in all weather. Children will dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life during this popular TimberNook program. Activities include climbing trees, walking and running in the woods, balancing on logs, swinging, climbing on ropes, crafting, discovering wildlife, playing with friends, using imaginations, problem solving skills, making creations, building structures, building friendships, and gaining confidence. Drop off is 8:50 am and pick up is promptly at 1pm. Each child should bring a backpack with change of clothes, water bottle, healthy snack and hearty lunch.
Big Maple Lake Park
$225.00 - 4-day...
6/8/26
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Jun 15

Early Childhood Summer Camp - Teton Valley Campus

Nature-based camp for children ages 3-5 following Reggio Emilia philosophy. Includes time on the farm and in the garden, caring for plants and observing animals. Multiple weeks available from June 15 - August 7, 2026. Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus
$115.00 - $115 p...
6/15/26
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Jun 22

Early Childhood Summer Camp - Jackson Campus

Early childhood Summer Camp follows the same Reggio Emilia philosophy and Nature-Based practices as our school year program. Children from 3 years old to entering Kindergarten will explore, connect, play, and engage in their natural surroundings. Multiple weeks available from June 22 - August 7, 2026. Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM with extended day option until 5:00 PM.
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus
$600.00 - $600 p...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

Friends in the Wild - The Center for LifeSkills - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland

During this program, your child will bring a stuffed animal from home to share in their outdoor play adventures. Children will have the opportunity to create handcrafted items for their special stuffed friend and bring them along for imaginative, sensational journeys. This program inspires hours of creative play! Programs may vary based on location. This week is sure to inspire and create lasting memories for years to come. Everyday begins with a welcome circle, where we introduce the theme of the day. Then we hike to our log circle for a snack and story to spark the imagination. After that kids are invited to play! The theme each day will change but your child will consistently come home messy and happy. This class is 100% outside and 100% fun, dress your child in closed toed shoes and clothing they can climb, play and get VERY messy in. Children should bring a hearty snack, lunch and a refillable water bottle from home. This program runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Camp is held in the woods at Sugar Pines Farm in Chesterland, using the driveway at 11281 Heath Road.
Sugar Pines Farm
$360.00 - Full w...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

Enchanted - TimberNook Mid-Michigan Owl Diaries

Children will dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life during this popular TimberNook program. Each day will bring a different theme and story of Owl Diaries. Children will have the opportunity to create tree-top homes, design a woodland wedding, build a bakery, and play at the 'beach!' This is a 100% outdoor program and children should expect to go home dirty. Drop-off is 8:55a-9:05 am and pick up is 11:55-12:05 pm. Adult participation is not required. The program runs June 22-25, 2026, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
JaxNaz Church
$168.00 - 4-day...
6/22/26
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Jul 6

Woodland Tinkering - Junkyard Wars

Woodland Tinkering is all about design & collaboration in the wild. Children will work together to build their own play experiences using unique combinations of materials and the environment as their inspiration. There will be plenty of time for games, tinkering, and hours of creative, child-led play! This week-long program runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The program is 100% outside and focuses on unstructured nature play, fort building, exploration, and collaborative problem-solving. Children should bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Dress for outdoor play and getting messy.
Sugar Pines Farm
$360.00 - Full w...
7/6/26
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Jul 13

Enchanted - The Center for LifeSkills - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland Mythical Creatures

Children will dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life during this popular TimberNook program. This week-long outdoor camp runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the woods at Sugar Pines Farm. Children should bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Dress for outdoor play and getting messy. Cancellation policy: full refund minus 20% processing fee if cancelled 4+ weeks before, 50% refund if cancelled 2-3 weeks before, no refund within 2 weeks.
Sugar Pines Farm
$360.00 - Week-l...
7/13/26
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