Back to Nature
At Back to Nature, our mission is to nurture deeply connected, confident, and compassionate children through immersive experiences in nature, play, community, and cultural respect.
We believe children thrive when they develop a connection to the world around them. When they are free to explore, create, take healthy risks, and feel truly known. Through outdoor adventures, music, storytelling, hands-on skills, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships, we create an inspiring environment where children feel safe enough to be themselves, supported enough to grow, and empowered enough to discover their own strengths.
Rooted in respect for the natural world and the wisdom of those who lived closely with the land, we encourage curiosity, resilience, stewardship, and a strong sense of belonging. Our goal is to help children build not only practical skills and independence, but also a lifelong connection to nature, community, and themselves.
Programs
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Our kids classes and workshops are offered seasonally and held entirely outside.
In our Forest Play classes, Kids are not taught, but guided with invitations to enhance their Free-Play. Invitations are emergent, following the interests of the children and the seasonal changes.
Examples of invitations include: crafting, mud play, learning how to use tools, shelter building, knots, gardening, preparing food/cooking, movement, and music.
In all our programs, Nature is the teacher and by following their curiosity, kids develop confidence, compassion, a love of learning, physical and mental strength, dexterity, and practical life skills.
We also celebrate the unique cultures and traditions of the families in our community through songs, stories, games, crafts, and seasonal activities.
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Whether you just love nature or are noticing signs of stress and burnout, we have programs for you!
Come out and enjoy a Forest Play experience. Cook in our Mud Kitchen, Garden, or sit and draw/journal in our beautiful space.
Or attend a seasonal workshop to create your own decorations or gifts.
Custom events available for groups/parties.
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Families can enjoy time together through our Adult/Child Forest Play Classes and Seasonal Craft Workshops. It’s a great way to enjoy forest play adventures with your little one.
Every day we are inspired by nature. From the food we eat, to the lotion we use, to the way we play and nurture ourselves. From the tallest tree, to the tiniest flower poking through concrete, nature finds a way to remind us to persist, be present, be curious, and to open our eyes to the wonders and magic around us. It’s time to go back.
Back to Nature.