Connecting children and families through intentional, whole-child learning in nature.

Piloting the Summer of 2026 -
Families in Nature is a small-group, parent-child outdoor learning experience designed to strengthen connection, confidence, and whole-child development through meaningful experiences in nature. Children engage in hands-on exploration, forest-based learning invitations, and open-ended loose parts play while caregivers receive real-time support, practical parenting strategies, and opportunities for connection with other families.

Unlike a traditional class, Families in Nature intentionally blends child development, parent education, and nature-based learning into one experience. Families are supported in slowing down, following their child’s lead, and engaging through outdoor play to strengthen connection, emotional regulation, communication, and independence.

What to Expect:
• Forest-based lessons and guided nature invitations
• Child-led exploration and open-ended loose parts play
• Parent education and practical strategies embedded throughout the experience
• Community connection and caregiver support
• Sit spots and mindful moments to encourage reflection and nature connection

Supports:
• Social-emotional development and emotional regulation
• Confidence and independence
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Communication and language development
• Motor development and sensory organization
• Parent-child connection and caregiver confidence

Ages: 1–8 (grouped by developmental needs and group dynamics)
Format: Parent-present | Small-group | Fully outdoors

Registration is not guaranteed, as spots are limited.

Registration is live. Updates on Facebook. There are 2 classes with separate links.

1-4 Year Old Class (more open-ended)

📆 Wednesdays, June 24th - August 12th
⏰ 9am - 12pm
🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/CR9oCn6JaR3u3uBj9

5-8 Year Old Class (more forest-school focused, think tools and deeper learning)

📆 Thursdays, June 25th - August 13th
⏰ 12pm - 3pm
🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/m29yZRnXZ8vL2kHc8

My hope is for this program to run from March through October.

Individualized support may be provided virtually or in-person within your home or community setting. See the service map at the bottom of this page.

You decide what your goals are, and together we work towards meeting them. I will provide the materials you need, model how to use them, and teach you how to implement them. When you feel confident and comfortable, the goal is met!

Your goal may be to feel calm and confident...
- during your bedtime routine
- in supporting strong feelings
- while supporting your child's independence
- in promoting your child's communication skills
- homeschooling your child(ren)
- by setting up an intentional home for your child/ren’s development & education
- in applying and supporting your child's IFSP/IEP goals within your home
- when taking your child/ren to church or your local library’s storytime
- when grocery shopping with your child/ren
- when focusing on your child’s toileting independence

I have resources to support you throughout the early years of your parenting journey, no matter the topic or concern.

This service may support parents, grandparents, and caretakers. I can support families with children of all abilities.

Virtual services are provided for $40/hour.
In-person services are provided for $50/hour. Must commit to a minimum of 3 sessions to start.

Looking for additional support navigating your parenting challenges? I offer the ability to communicate with parents across the country through the Voxer voice app. This free app allows you to leave voicemails up to 15 minutes long. This way you can share your questions, concerns, and celebrations at a time that works best for you. Share as much as you'd like.

This service is great to:
- inquire about what language to use during strong emotions or transitions
- receive developmentally-appropriate support for what activities or materials to include on your play shelves
- ask for tips before a community outing or event
- support on a routine as you journey through it
- support parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children with special needs
- ask questions as you move through toilet usage with your little
- help you advocate for your child during a special education evaluation, or when meeting for the IFSP or IEP
- help keep your house accessible to your child as they grow

I will respond to messages promptly Monday - Thursday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and intermittently Friday - Sunday.

While the app itself is free, my on-demand services are offered at a monthly rate of $110 and are available to all families, as they are virtual.

Want to bring more resources to your community?

I am available to provide support on a variety of topics such as self-regulation and strong emotions, daily routines, discipline, intentional play, independence, early literacy, transitions, and adapting play or the home for children with special needs.

Perfect for Mom/Parent Groups, Community Ed classes, or Parent Outreach programs!

This local service is provided in communities within a 40-mile radius of Osceola, WI.

Kids Nature Club is a local 90-minute, fully outdoor, child-led trail experience designed for children and their grown-up.

This program runs seasonally, includes 5 weekly sessions each season, and is due to start again in the Fall of 2026. Families may register for one class or attend all five.

This is for parents, grandparents, nannies, and caregivers who attend with their child, designed to strengthen your relationship while supporting development.

Each session includes:
Child-led trail walk with intentional guidance
Story time in nature
Snack
Explorer tools + hands-on extension materials
A take-home activity card

While children explore, I model and gently coach a variety of strategies and engaging outdoor activities.

You’ll leave with practical, research-informed tools you can use immediately at home.

Families love this because it builds social-emotional skills, strengthens self-regulation, supports speech & language development, encourages independence and problem-solving, deepens parent-child connection, and creates community with other local families.

Come to one class or join for the full season.
$15 per family per class
Farm Tour Day: $20 per family

Locations rotate seasonally across:
Polk County (WI), St. Croix County (WI), Washington County (MN), and Chisago County (MN).

Watch my Facebook events and the events page for updates.

Kids in Nature is a family-centered outdoor workshop experience designed to provide intentional, whole-child learning in nature. Think of it as a condensed version of the deeper learning experiences found in Families in Nature - offering families opportunities to slow down, connect, and explore together while learning practical ways to support development through everyday experiences outdoors.

These workshops go beyond simply spending time outside. Children and caregivers are guided through meaningful observations, hands-on exploration, stories, movement, and nature-based activities that encourage curiosity and transform simple moments into deeper learning opportunities. Along the way, families may explore social-emotional development, communication, problem-solving, regulation, creativity, and connection with the natural world.

Each workshop is unique and intentionally designed around the season, environment, and interests of participating children and families.

Kids in Nature is offered periodically throughout the year through collaborations such as Marine Mills Folk School and at various local trails and outdoor locations. Families are encouraged to stay connected through my Events and Facebook pages for upcoming opportunities. When registration becomes available, details and sign-up information will also be posted here.