Explore Nature with Us!
Our hands-on education programs and field trips are perfect for schools, homeschoolers, and scout groups, offering meaningful connections with nature and fostering ecological literacy.
Homeschool Fall sale to help families. Register for the 12-week program today to receive the 5% sibling discount rate for all kids. Sale ends Fri. Sep 12. You may also take advantage of the 2-payment plan (6 wks ea: Sep 24-Oct 29 & Nov 5-Dec 10). See below.
Kindergarten to Grade 9 Program Options:
In-Park Field Trips
Choose from our outdoor learning experiences to explore forest, wetland, river and meadow habitats through interactive, group-tailored activities.
In-School Programs
Bring engaging, curriculum-linked nature education directly to your classroom.
Homeschool and Scout Programming Options:
For homeschooled children & families who want weekly learning in nature. Register for 2025 Fall into Nature Program = Sep 24–Dec 10, Wed 10:00-2:30pm. Children (4-11yrs) actively learn from, and in, nature while developing minds, bodies and overall well-being. It’s a convenient, engaging and well-planned experience with a Free T-shirt. Competitive price! For the 9-11 yr students, breakouts for survival skills, woodworking, science experiments (ideal group size >8). Week 1-6: Autumn, Nature’s Colours. Sep 24: Fall food gardens, and more. Oct. 01: River habitat discovery and Fall Equinox. Oct 08: Local birds, World Migratory Bird Day. Oct 15: Explore water habitats with pond critters. Oct 22: Tracking animals and their homes. Oct 29: Fall harvest and animals get ready for winter. Week 7-12: Getting Ready for Winter Nov 04: Forest bathing and habitats. Nov 11: Who goes where in the fall? Nov 18: Our footprints on Mother Earth. Nov 25: Exploring habitats and lifecycles. Dec 03: Survival strategies: animals and us in nature. Dec 10: Finding signs of life in winter.
Daily Agenda, weekly theme with 3 Units: 10 am Settling activities/ orientation and Unit 1 (daily topic, nature exploring walk). 11 am Snack and recess. 11:20 am Unit 2 (environmental ed., nature crafting). 12:00 pm Fireside luncheon incl. gathering firewood. 1:00 pm Unit 3 (seasonal play, science experiments). And focused learning (gardening/ stewardship, learning-linked games). *subject to change based on the group dynamics and site conditions.
For Scouting Leaders please email us your goals and needs to plan your visit. We provide hands-on scouting programs for badges, and fireside meetup spaces.
Ready to Plan Your Visit?
To book your program today complete our Contact Form! Send questions to willowparknorval@gmail.com.