Location: LOS GATOS - 17990 SKYLINE BLVD, Los Gatos, CA 95033 map

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    12:00am - 11:59pm
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    12:00am - 11:59pm

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    Nature-Led Education & Outdoor Adventures

    Nature-based program that fosters respect for the earth and a deepened awareness of the interconnectedness of all life. Small groups, hands-on projects, student-centered activities.

    Project-based and environmental-related lessons that are engaging and fun; all the while weaving in epic survival skills, ancestral living skills, and natural history education!  

    We will offer a vast education outdoors, immersing students in a learning environment, in ways that traditional models can’t. With a whole-child-led focus, students become invested in their education and foster a lifelong relationship with the land, their mentors and classmates, and the community. Here students are supported to push their own boundaries through safe mentor-led supported risks, thereby teaching them independence, confidence, resilience, and perseverance.  

    Offering more in an outdoor environment allows children to develop a strong sense of self and a natural love of science, creativity, writing, natural history, art with Clay, as well as the wild elements and more. In this design, children are naturally accessing their whole imaginations, incorporating their whole focus while growing into amazing earth stewards. 

    Our curriculum is full of opportunity, just like the natural world, and we plan on being flexible and opportunistic just as we would on any trip into the wilderness! We may spend more or less time on a given subject based on the interest or abilities of the students, or on the cooperation of the weather. 

    We are working with our professional and lay leaders to take a balanced and active approach, currently there is no mask mandate in our locations but we allow choice and supportive guidance if a child/family chooses to wear a mask or not wear their mask. 

    What they will learn? 

    Students learn critical thinking and stewardship in small-group, nature-based lessons that are safe, engaging, fun, and memorable. The core program is held and woven together by Marisa Bean with her thoughtfully chosen teachers.   

    Who can participate?

    Participants interested in participating in a nature-based program that fosters respect for the earth and a deepened awareness of the interconnectedness of all life.

    How We Teach:

    • Small groups
    • Hands-on projects
    • Guided exploration
    • Stories, games, writing activities
    • Student-centered activities
    • Acute observation and inquiry skill
    • Low instructor-to-student ratios 

    Where do we meet: 

    We will move from St. Creek park, Cupertino; Foot hills Park, Palo Alto; Huddart park, Woodside.

    We can vote where to begin... Setting our location in AH reg system to Palo Alto unsure if we can edit to add all park locations... ...stand by for any updates!

    2 AGES OF GROUPS OFFERED!
    We will offer 2 age ranges to support parents with younger siblings.  See info.


    Mommy and Me to 3!
    Sep 24 - Dec 10, 2025
    Wed 9 days
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time (US & Canada) (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Coordinated Universal Time)
    Ages 0 - 3 yrs 5 mo.
    Spots Available