Kids ages 6 - 12 can learn about nature in a play setting during Forest School Afternoons this Winter and Spring at Anita Purves Nature Center and Busey Woods.
Forest School Afternoons are Wednesdays and select Saturdays from 1:15 - 4:15 p.m. Drop the kids off at Friendship Grove Nature Playscape rain or shine. The school will be outside, so dress for the weather! The students will discover nature through outdoor play. The park district will provide a light snack. The kids will need to bring a re-fillable water bottle daily.
There are several opportunities to sign up. Call David at (217) 384-4062 for more information or to sign up. Or, sign up at the link below.
Everyone ages 6 - 12 are invited to Forest School Afternoons!
Forest School Wednesdays - Spring 2026
Ages 6-12
This program connects school-aged children with the natural world through discovery and play in an educational outdoor setting. Drop-off is from 1:15-1:30pm at the Friendship Grove Nature Playscape. Then we will explore in Busey Woods, where teachable moments abound! Young adventurers will take a lead role in decision-making with themes built around their interests.
We will be outside rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe, so children must come dressed appropriately for the weather and bring a refillable water bottle daily. Light snacks will be provided. No class March 18.
Register your child(ren) for one, two, three, or all four sessions! Content is always emergent and changing with the natural world.
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