Free Nature Playgroup
Free Nature Playgroup
Education Programs

Free Nature Playgroup

Exploring ostrich ferns during Free Nature Playgroup. Photo: Rae Bronenkant/Audubon Vermont
Exploring ostrich ferns during Free Nature Playgroup. Photo: Rae Bronenkant/Audubon Vermont
Education Programs

Free Nature Playgroup

Join us to get outside and explore the magic of Audubon. Our goal is to support parents and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in getting outdoors and exploring nature. Research shows positive impacts of spending time in nature on a child's physical, cognitive, and social development. Audubon provides children and families with quality opportunities to directly experience the natural world. Our 255 acres of forest, meadow, beaver pond, rivers, and peeper pond offer the perfect space to play and interact with other families and the outdoors.

 

When: MONDAY Mornings from 9:30 - 11 am.
NOTE, Playgroup will NOT meet on the following dates, but you are always welcome to explore the center on your own:
  • 3/11- Cancelled due to weather
  • 4/22-April Vacation camp is happening at Audubon!
 
Who: Children ages birth to 5 years old. Parents and/or caregivers must accompany. Sorry, no older siblings.
UPDATED Where: Now that the weather is warmer we are going to meet in the field outside our sugarhouse on Main Rd in Huntington. You should plan on being outside for the entire time. 
What to Expect: We will do a short walk to a fun location on our property where we will play and explore, often in connection to a seasonal theme. After an hour or so we will head back to the sugarhouse field for a bring-your-own snack and a story.
Registration: Registration is not required! Simply show up and join us whenever you can. We will leave a note on the kiosk map of where we are headed so if you arrive late, you will know where to find us. If you would like to give us your email, you can do so
Cancellation Plan: If we need to cancel the playgroup we will post a notice on our social media, here on this webpage, and email those folks who have given us their contact information.

 

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Exploring at Audubon's Free Nature Playgroup Photo: Rae Bronenkant/Audubon Vermont

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