Explorers Nature Group
Ages 3+
Explorers Nature Group is a child-led exploratory nature group for homeschool and preschool families. This program is offered as seasonal, month long sessions that meet once-a-week all of August, November, February, and May. Each week we will meet at Logsdon Valley Park in Leitchfield. Our immersive, three hour time is freely structured so that children can lead the way through their discoveries and play. To foster curiosity, there is a short nature study and/or story, guided nature journaling and/or nature craft.
A parent or caregiver must stay with their child(ren) to help support. Our facilitator, Ms. Katie, guides the groups adventures and models exploration and wonder as we lean into the beauty of our natural surroundings.
By committing time to get outside with others, we hope to inspire a growing care and appreciation for nature. We meet rain or shine, unless the weather is severe. Younger siblings are welcome to join but must be able to keep up or be in a carrier. This is not a stroller friendly location.
About the Location
Logsdon Valley Park offers a spring fed creek, a 1.5 mile trail, rock formations, and a rich natural environment. The park is conveniently located in the middle of Leitchfield.
Requirements
-Must be able to walk a good distance on uneven terrain
-Embrace the mud and dirt, as long as children are being safe we hold no restrictions on their play
-Children must be able to follow instructions and basic safety rules
-Agree to join us no matter the weather, preparing to have the right gear ahead of time for you and your child
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Next Session TBA
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Information Sheet
Want to know more? Our Explorers Nature Group info sheet gives an in depth look from the class rhythm, where we meet, and what to bring.
FAQS
The info sheet above should cover most questions. Please reach us at littlegardenplay@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Explorers Nature Group meets at Logsdon Valley Park in Leitchfield: 550 Carroll Gibson Blvd, Leitchfield, KY 42754
Please keep them home. A child may not attend if they have or have had a fever in the last 24 hours or have any symptom of illness that may spread to others.
No refund will be given for missed classes
If the teacher needs to cancel class more than once due to personal illness or a personal emergency we will do our best to reschedule or a class credit will be offered.
We meet rain or shine. Classes are cancelled in cases of severe weather. Severe is defined as thunderstorms, dangerously high winds, torrential downpour, ice storms, temperatures below 25F degrees, or an excessive heat index.
Parents will be notified via text/email. We will do our best to reschedule if possible. No refund for classes missed due to severe weather.
New Year Stay + Play
Join us for a special drop-in Stay + Play class on 12/31 to celebrate the New Year!