Forest School for knee-high naturalists

Fridays 10am - Noon

Fall Session Sep 11 - Nov 13, Spring Session Mar 26 - May 28

Join teacher Kiki and friends for fun and learning in the forest! You and your knee-high naturalist will have a blast as we explore the woods and waterways of Doolittle County Park and Gales Pond. Children will access their sense of awe and curiosity while gaining preschool readiness skills through a variety of learning activities including music and movement, story time, games and crafts. Each day includes a hike as well as open-ended play time at Base Camp where children will enjoy the mud kitchen, construction zone, painting area and lots of climbing opportunities!

enrollment is now closed for Fall Session. Contact educator Kiki to be added to the wait list.

Enrollment for 2027 spring session opens in September.

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who can attend?

Our forest school program is designed for budding naturalists in the range of 2-6 years old, with an accompanying adult. Babes in arms are always welcome for no additional fee. We do try to keep our group to a reasonable size for the enjoyment of all, but if space is available, tag-along older siblings and guest visitors may attend for a per day fee of $12 payable on site.

When and where will we meet?

The Knee-High Naturalists program meets on Fridays, 10am-12pm, at Doolittle County Park, N. 112th Ave, Hart, Michigan.

Program Cost and financial aid

The enrollment fee is $100. Scholarships are available to help defer up to 50% of the full session enrollment fee. If interested in applying for a scholarship you must first register your child and make a $25 non-refundable deposit toward the registration fee. Fill out the scholarship application here. Scholarships are processed in the order in which they are received.

How Do I Register?

Fill out the Enrollment Form here and continue on to the shopping cart to make full payment or a $25 non-refundable deposit for each attending child age 2+ to reserve your spot. Registration is open until program capacity is met.

what is the cancellation policy?

Registration cancellations requested up to the date of programming will receive a refund less the non-refundable deposit.

How will participant safety be ensured?

Nature play entails some risks. Children are encouraged to run, climb, jump and splash as well as to explore and examine the local flora and fauna. Safety instruction, along with respect for both the beauty and hazards of nature, is an integral part of the Knee-High Naturalists program.