Forest Friends (a Series of Youth Nature-Based Classes)
Schedule
Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 09:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Rock Springs Park | O Fallon, IL
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Save $25 by signing up for all six classes in one registrationForest Friends is an outdoor class for kids ages 3-7. Our time together focuses on learning experiences in a natural environment, combining essentials of nature and play – based learning. This class emphasizes sensory exploration, physical activity, and growing a connection with the natural world.
9/6: Comparing & Contrasting, story time based on learning about differences and similarities. Kids will find items in nature to compare. Games: Animal Sounds.
9/20: Working together, story time based concept with animals preparing for winter. Activity: Apple Star prints. Game: Nut Hunt
10/4: Walking & Wondering, story time based on changes in seasons. Activity: leaf rubbings and leaf matching game. Game/fun: rainbow walk, texture/sensory hunt
10/18: Leave no trace, story based on how to treat nature. Activity: sit spot, seed collage. Game: smells
11/1: Evergreens, storytime based on life cycles of trees. Activities: scavenger hunt, pinecone bird feeder. Games: Mr. Bear.
11:15: Thankful, storytime based on giving thanks. Activities: nature made turkeys, rock collecting. Game: turkey gaddle
Each class is facilitated by Candice Sutton, a collaborator of Holistic Journey Healing Collective. Candice is a mom of 8, 4 bio and 4 bonus, a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years, Girl Scout Outdoor Camp Facilitator for 4 years. Candice loves hiking, gardening, camping, canoeing, and everything else about being outdoors.
See Ticket Link for individual registrations or class package deals through a partnership with O'Fallon Parks & Recreation.
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Where is it happening?
Rock Springs Park, 1498 E 3rd St, O'Fallon, IL 62269, United States, O FallonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
