Welcome home school families! Come explore our 140 acres that includes rolling hills, streams, ponds, and woods. Areas of special interest include Eddy Woods, Overlook Pond, and the O’ Brien Nature Play Area located next to the pavilion where many of our featured classes, field trips, and summer camps begin. See map below.
Pending Weather: Free Fall Homeschool Field Trip
Monday, September 14, 2026 10-11:00am
Homeschool families participate in a free guided program. Meets at the pavilion.
Safety Protocol: Everyone needs a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses, and sturdy shoes for outdoor play.
Kids Nature Club and Acorn Academy
Nature Club is for all 2 -5 year old kids to come learn, play, craft, and make friends with a themed program.
Acorn Academy is for all students ages 6 and up to have hands-on experiments, activities, and themed programs.
How to be prepared: – Closed toed shoes – Water Bottle – Sunscreen -Dress for being outside
For more details visit our events page.
Meeting locations- Vista Room; Pavilion; Overlook Pond; or Eddy Woods
2026 Schedule–
February 5- Tree Dwellers
February 19- Beneath the Forest
March 5- Three R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
March 19- Decomposers
April 2- Flowers
April 16- Bumble Bees
May 7- Caterpillars
May 21- Ancient Animals
June 4- From Tadpoles to Frogs
June 18- Creek Finding
July 2- Mud
July 16- Dragonflies
August 6- Child Exploration
August 20- Pollination Power
September 3- Night Time Nature
September 17- Forest Explorers
October 1- Spiders
October 15- Bats
November 5- Turkeys
November 19- Bones
Download your own Homeschool packet here:
Additional resources for homeschooling in nature:
Find a compilation of links to the best-regarded nature organizations like Audubon and National Geographic. These organizations’ websites are loaded with lots of amazing free educational resources for homeschoolers or avid enthusiasts: ChildhoodByNature.com
Find curriculum, activity ideas, lesson plans, and even more ecology-based ideas at The National Wildlife Federation’s resource page: NWF.org
Find loads of simple, fun, and educational nature activities here: Education.com