Growing Future Leaders

Forest Class at the Learning Gardens embraces the magic of nature as our classroom. Join us on Wednesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for enriching outdoor experiences. Forest class is best for kids aged 4- 12. Students 5 and under must have a parent stay. 

This season, students will focus on nature journaling—a practice that encourages observation, reflection, and creativity. Each Wednesday, they’ll spend time on the trails sketching, writing, and recording their discoveries in their own journals.

Dates:  9/10 , 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/10, 12/17

Fee: $275 + $25 supply fee

Drop in for 4 sessions:  $120 + $25 supply fee

Drop in for 1 session:  $35

Join us for Little Sprouts at the Learning Gardens — a fun, hands-on program designed for children ages 0-5 (with parent participation). Together, you and your little one will explore nature, connect with the outdoors, and engage in creative activities like planting seeds and taking short hikes through the beautiful Learning Gardens.

Held once a month on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, this program offers a perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the wonders of nature, while bonding with them in a peaceful, nurturing environment. Each session is a new adventure filled with discovery!

Dates: 9/19, 10/10, 11/14, 12/19

Fee: $60 for all 4 sessions 

Drop in for 1 session: $20 

$5 for each additional child per session

Once a month, kids in grades K–8 are invited to unplug, explore, and connect with the wild. Bushcraft Saturdays offer hands-on experiences in traditional outdoor skills, designed to build confidence, curiosity, and a lasting relationship with nature.

Set among the woods of our beautiful learning space, each session is packed with real skills, real tools, and real adventure.

Dates: 9/20, 10/11, 11/15, 12/20

Fee: $120 for all 4 sessions

Drop in for 1 session: $40