Flexible, nature-based education for all ages is designed for schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations that want to offer hands on, unique based outdoor learning without the need for a long term program commitment. Each session is a standalone class led by a naturalist, tailored to the developmental stages and interests of participants.

Our approach combines sensory play and naturalist education: children and adults engage with the environment through touch, sound, movement, and observation while learning to identify patterns, species, and ecological connections. Activities are designed to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while fostering stewardship and respect for the natural world.

Program Options (Menu-Style)

• Sensory Nature Play – water, mud, sand, clay, bubbles, and natural loose parts to engage the senses and inspire imagination.

• Nature Art & Journaling – leaf rubbings, watercolor sketching, rock painting, and creative expression rooted in the natural world.

• Birding & Bug Hunts – field observation with binoculars, magnifiers, and journals to explore ecosystems up close.

• Rocks & Fossils Adventure – geology-based exploration through rock hounding, fossil digs, and hands-on earth science activities.

• Storytelling Hikes & Discovery Walks – guided hikes, scavenger hunts, and storytelling to build ecological literacy.

• Themed Birthday or Event Programming – custom-designed experiences blending games, crafts, and exploration for celebrations.

Benefits for Learners

• Encourages multi-sensory, experiential learning

• Supports social-emotional development and teamwork

• Promotes environmental awareness and stewardship

• Builds curiosity, creativity, and confidence through exploration

• Flexible design to accommodate diverse learning styles and paces

All materials and supplies are provided, and programming can be adapted for toddlers, youth, teens, and adults.

✨ With Wild Footsteps, learners of all ages gain meaningful experiences that connect education, community, and the natural world. ✨