Families in Nature | Fall
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Kids Nature Club | Fall
Kids Nature Club is a seasonal, nature-based parent/child class for children ages 6 & under. Together, we’ll explore the outdoors while supporting connection, self-regulation, curiosity, and whole-child development through play and discovery.
Each 90-minute session includes an intentional trail walk, story & snack, activity card, explorer tools, and practical take-home support for parents and caregivers.
Fall 2026 Details
🌿 Wednesdays, September 23, 30 & October 7, 14, and 21st
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Willow River State Park — Northern Trails (County Rd. E)
👨👩👧 Ages 6 & under with caregiver; older siblings welcome
💲 $15/family per session or 5-class punch card for $70
Unused punches carry into another season. A 3.5% fee applies to card/virtual payments.
Classes support social-emotional development, regulation, sensory and motor development, communication, attention, problem-solving, and scientific thinking—all while connecting children and families through nature.
Farm Day: September 30th at The Walnut Hill Farm, $20/family
227 S Glover Rd, River Falls, WI 54022
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wy6JgNdERbECBuMF9
Families in Nature | Fall
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Kids Nature Club | Fall
Kids Nature Club is a seasonal, nature-based parent/child class for children ages 6 & under. Together, we’ll explore the outdoors while supporting connection, self-regulation, curiosity, and whole-child development through play and discovery.
Today is Farm Day!
September 30th at The Walnut Hill Farm, $20/family
227 S Glover Rd, River Falls, WI 54022
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wy6JgNdERbECBuMF9
Families in Nature | Fall
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Kids Nature Club | Fall
Kids Nature Club is a seasonal, nature-based parent/child class for children ages 6 & under. Together, we’ll explore the outdoors while supporting connection, self-regulation, curiosity, and whole-child development through play and discovery.
Each 90-minute session includes an intentional trail walk, story & snack, activity card, explorer tools, and practical take-home support for parents and caregivers.
Fall 2026 Details
🌿 Wednesdays, September 23, 30 & October 7, 14, and 21st
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Willow River State Park — Northern Trails (County Rd. E)
👨👩👧 Ages 6 & under with caregiver; older siblings welcome
💲 $15/family per session or 5-class punch card for $70
Unused punches carry into another season. A 3.5% fee applies to card/virtual payments.
Classes support social-emotional development, regulation, sensory and motor development, communication, attention, problem-solving, and scientific thinking—all while connecting children and families through nature.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wy6JgNdERbECBuMF9
Families in Nature | Fall
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Kids in Nature
Celebrate the changing season with hands-on exploration, creativity, and play!
Kids in Nature | Fall is a family-centered outdoor workshop designed for children ages 3-8 and caregivers.
Together, we’ll explore the sights, colors, textures, and changes of autumn through developmentally appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and connection.
Families will:
Hunt for the colors of fall
Use real tools to create a nature geoboard
Discover why leaves change color with a chlorophyll experiment
Build, Create, and imagine with natural loose parts
Explore mud, nature, and the changing season
Father for a seasonal story and snack
Rooted in evidence-based early Childhood practices, this workshop gives children the freedom to explore, create, investigate, and play while giving caregivers simplie ideas for supporting learning outdoors.
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 9:30-11:30
Marine Mills Folk School, Marine on St. Croix, MN
Ages 3-8 with caregiver; siblings welcome
$60 per family
All activity materials are provided. Come dressed for the weather and for a little mess!
Register Here: https://marinemills.app.neoncrm.com/forms/kids-in-nature-fall-registration?event=14958
(Through Marine Mills Folk School)
Kids Nature Club | Fall
Kids Nature Club is a seasonal, nature-based parent/child class for children ages 6 & under. Together, we’ll explore the outdoors while supporting connection, self-regulation, curiosity, and whole-child development through play and discovery.
Each 90-minute session includes an intentional trail walk, story & snack, activity card, explorer tools, and practical take-home support for parents and caregivers.
Fall 2026 Details
🌿 Wednesdays, September 23, 30 & October 7, 14, and 21st
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Willow River State Park — Northern Trails (County Rd. E)
👨👩👧 Ages 6 & under with caregiver; older siblings welcome
💲 $15/family per session or 5-class punch card for $70
Unused punches carry into another season. A 3.5% fee applies to card/virtual payments.
Classes support social-emotional development, regulation, sensory and motor development, communication, attention, problem-solving, and scientific thinking—all while connecting children and families through nature.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wy6JgNdERbECBuMF9
Families in Nature | Fall
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Kids Nature Club | Fall
Kids Nature Club is a seasonal, nature-based parent/child class for children ages 6 & under. Together, we’ll explore the outdoors while supporting connection, self-regulation, curiosity, and whole-child development through play and discovery.
Each 90-minute session includes an intentional trail walk, story & snack, activity card, explorer tools, and practical take-home support for parents and caregivers.
Fall 2026 Details
🌿 Wednesdays, September 23, 30 & October 7, 14, and 21st
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Willow River State Park — Northern Trails (County Rd. E)
👨👩👧 Ages 6 & under with caregiver; older siblings welcome
💲 $15/family per session or 5-class punch card for $70
Unused punches carry into another season. A 3.5% fee applies to card/virtual payments.
Classes support social-emotional development, regulation, sensory and motor development, communication, attention, problem-solving, and scientific thinking—all while connecting children and families through nature.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wy6JgNdERbECBuMF9
Families in Nature | Fall
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Families in Nature | Summer
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Families in Nature | Summer
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Families in Nature | Summer
🌿 Explore, play, learn, and grow together. A weekly nature-based program for children ages 1–8 and their caregivers, combining child-led outdoor learning with practical parenting support.
Kids in Nature | SPRING Forest
Kids in Nature is a hands-on, family-centered outdoor class designed for children ages 3–8 and their parents or caregivers. Together, families will explore the newly awaking spring woods, create with natural materials, and engage in playful, seasonal activities inspired by folk traditions and the natural world.
Children will have opportunities to:
Paint with mud
Weave using natural materials
Investigate plants and germination
Deep dive into dandelions
Experience loose parts play in nature
Through these experiences, children strengthen sensory awareness, fine motor skills, cooperation, problem-solving, and confidence in outdoor environments—all through joyful, play-based learning.
Parents and caregivers will also receive supportive guidance and access to a shared folder of nature-based resources to help extend learning beyond the class and into everyday outdoor experiences.
All participants should come dressed in weather-appropriate clothing, ready to explore and play outdoors.
Location: Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Tuition: $60 per family
Register 🔗: https://marinemillsfolkschool.org/inspire_events/kids-in-nature-spring-ages-3-8/
Kids Nature Club: Spring
My goal is for you, as a parent/caregiver, to feel confident in your ability to support your child's development and the time spent together outdoors.
With that in mind, come dressed for all weather! This club is entirely outdoors.
The Details
• Parent/caregiver and child ages 6 & Under (Older siblings welcome & encouraged to join!)
• Pay as you go ($15/session for the family)
• Farm Tour Day is $20/family
• Running Wednesdays April 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th
• Includes:
• Trail walk with intention
• Story-time
• Snack (apple/clementine)
• An activity card
• Explorer tools
• Parent resources
Sessions are designed to support:
• Social-emotional skills
• Self-regulation
• Sensory organization
• Motor development
• Language & communication
• Engagement
• Persistence
• Discovery
• Problem solving
• Scientific thinking
• And more!
🐴 Farm Tour Day 🐴
MAY 20th at The Walnut Hill Farm
227 S Glover Rd, River Falls, WI 54022
Register here: https://forms.gle/Nc1K5eSf5gjg7Z3N9
Cash and card are accepted at the time of class. A 3% processing fee is added to all card transactions.
Kids Nature Club: Spring
My goal is for you, as a parent/caregiver, to feel confident in your ability to support your child's development and the time spent together outdoors.
With that in mind, come dressed for all weather! This club is entirely outdoors.
The Details
• Parent/caregiver and child ages 6 & Under (Older siblings welcome & encouraged to join!)
• Pay as you go ($15/session for the family)
• Farm Tour Day is $20/family
• Running Fridays April 17th, 24th, May 1, 8th, 15th
• Includes:
• Trail walk with intention
• Story-time
• Snack (apple/clementine)
• An activity card
• Explorer tools
• Parent resources
Sessions are designed to support:
• Social-emotional skills
• Self-regulation
• Sensory organization
• Motor development
• Language & communication
• Engagement
• Persistence
• Discovery
• Problem solving
• Scientific thinking
• And more!
🐴 Farm Tour Day 🐴
Local equestrian farm off Manning. More information to come.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zHdGDD9wi914g53w9
Cash and card are accepted at the time of class. A 3% processing fee is added to all card transactions.
Supporting Strong Emotions | Luck Community Ed.
This 2-hour, research-based workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 1–8 years. This class blends neuroscience, child development, and practical strategies to help families and caregivers confidently navigate big feelings with calm, connection, and intention. We begin with a self-reflection of our view of emotion, learn about how the brain processes emotion, and then to regulation tools and techniques that support all ages. Pre-sewed neck wraps for participants to fill, tie, and add essential oil to support their journey to regulation are provided. Must register 2 weeks before class.
Luck Schools
Cost: $25
Register 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp8_LjfU-KYBW7GnBinx09_NXsotLyglvE0MYuJ8bVEXmHXw/viewform
Hosted by Luck School District WI Community Education
Purposeful Play in the Park
Join us for a morning of outdoor play, exploration, and connection at Glover Park in Hudson.
Purposeful play supports children’s development while creating meaningful moments for families to connect with nature and each other. This relaxed, drop-in style event is designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and active bodies outdoors. Learn about the supports and services available in your community and meet other families.
Activities include:
Birdseed Egg Hunt & Nature Craft
Children will search for birdseed eggs and string them to hang in trees for birds.Flower Printing
Use real flowers and natural materials to create prints on paper and on the sidewalk.Loose Parts Play
Open-ended materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and imaginative play.Sidewalk Games
Classic outdoor games that encourage movement and social play.Infant Play Area
A quiet space with blankets and simple materials for our youngest explorers.
This event is designed for young children and their caregivers; siblings are always welcome.
Come enjoy a morning of purposeful play outdoors.
FREE Community Event
Glover Park – Hudson
April 1st | 10–11 AM
Kids Nature Club: Winter
My goal is for you, as a parent/caregiver, to feel confident in your ability to support your child's development and the time spent together outdoors.
With that in mind, come dressed for all weather! This club is entirely outdoors.
The Details
• Parent/caregiver and child ages 6 & Under (Older siblings welcome & encouraged to join!)
• Pay as you go ($15/session) or purchase a punch card (5 Classes for $60, can be used for future seasons)
• Runs Wednesdays February 11th, 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th
• Includes:
• Trail walk with intention
• Story-time
• Snack (apple/clementine)
• An activity card
• Explorer tools
• Parent resources
Sessions are designed to support:
• Social-emotional skills
• Self-regulation
• Sensory organization
• Motor development
• Language & communication
• Engagement
• Persistence
• Discovery
• Problem solving
• Scientific thinking
• And more!
🐴 Farm Tour Day 🐴
To be Determined
REGISTER 🔗: https://forms.gle/hQ92H9HunU1zV3U39
Cash and card are accepted at the time of class. A processing fee is added to all card transactions.
Kids Nature Club: Winter
My goal is for you, as a parent/caregiver, to feel confident in your ability to support your child's development and the time spent together outdoors.
With that in mind, come dressed for all weather! This club is entirely outdoors.
The Details
• Parent/caregiver and child ages 6 & Under (Older siblings welcome & encouraged to join!)
• Pay as you go ($15/session) or purchase a punch card (5 Classes for $60, can be used for future seasons)
• Runs Wednesdays February 11th, 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th
• Includes:
• Trail walk with intention
• Story-time
• Snack (apple/clementine)
• An activity card
• Explorer tools
• Parent resources
Sessions are designed to support:
• Social-emotional skills
• Self-regulation
• Sensory organization
• Motor development
• Language & communication
• Engagement
• Persistence
• Discovery
• Problem solving
• Scientific thinking
• And more!
🐴 Farm Tour Day 🐴
To be Determined
REGISTER 🔗: https://forms.gle/hQ92H9HunU1zV3U39
Cash and card are accepted at the time of class. A processing fee is added to all card transactions.
