Explore Nature Toronto

🌿 Discover the Magic of Outdoor Learning! 🌿

Looking for a preschool program that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a love of nature?

Our Friday in the Forest Program in Midtown Toronto is designed for children ages 3–5 to learn through play, exploration, and meaningful outdoor experiences.

🦋 Runs Friday from 9:30am – 1pm
🌱 Hands-on learning in nature
🧠 Builds resilience, creativity & social skills
👣 Small group sizes & experienced educators

💬 "My child comes home every day full of stories and muddy smiles!"

Help your child, learn, grow and explore as they get ready for Kindergarten in the fall!

📍Convenient Midtown Location

📅 Limited spots available – Register now for Spring 2025! Program starts April 25!

🌿Is your child ready to thrive outside the classroom?

Discover the magic of Forest School — where children learn through hands-on exploration, guided inquiry, and connection with nature.

Why Forest School?

✅Builds confidence, creativity & resilience.
✅Supports emotional, social, and physical development.
✅Fosters a deep connection to the natural world.
✅ Encourages curiosity, independence, and a love for learning.

Help your child start kindergarten right with a deep love of learning!

Full-time and Part-time registration is available. Whether your school choice for every day or a break from the busy classroom we have great options for every learner.

Programs are also available for Grades 1-3.

📍Conveniently located in Midtown Toronto

Want to see if Forest School is right for your child?

We are offering Trial Days in May – Let your child experience the joy and wonder of Forest School.

We are excited to learn, grow, and explore with you!

Explore Nature   Forest and Nature Schools offer a wealth of benefits for kindergarten-aged children, supporting their development in ways that traditional classrooms often can’t.

🌿📚 Discover the Magic of Outdoor Learning! 📚🌿

Give your little one the gift of adventure, exploration, and hands-on learning at the Explore Nature Fridays in the Forest! Our nature-based Friday preschool program fosters creativity, confidence, and a deep love for the natural world.

🌳 Benefits of Forest & Nature School:
✅ Boosts curiosity & problem-solving skills
✅ Encourages independence & resilience
✅ Supports physical & emotional well-being
✅ Inspires a lifelong love for learning

Fresh air, muddy hands, and joyful hearts—learning has never been this fun!

Registration is Open! Spaces are limited, program starts Friday, April 25!

This 8-week program runs at our midtown Toronto location from Friday, April 25 to Friday, June 20 (no class June 6) from 9:30am – 1pm.

Cost: $345 + HST

Explore Nature Explore Nature Outdoor Education programs are created with the concept of experiential learning, exploring our curiosity for nature and the natural world.

The Magic of Maple Tapping!
🌳🍁 Ever wondered where maple syrup comes from? We took the kids on a sweet adventure—tapping our very own tree! The excitement on their faces when the first drops of sap started flowing was priceless.

📌 Fun Fact: It takes 40 gallons of sap to make just 1 gallon of syrup! 🍯

Drop a 🍁 in the comments if you love maple syrup as much as we do!

From tree to table! The kids LOVED seeing the whole process of making maple syrup.

🌿🌞 Spring into Nature! Enroll Your Child in Our Spring Term of Forest School! 🌳🐾

Let your child trade screens for streams, desks for dirt, and walls for wide-open wonders! The Explore Nature Forest School’s Spring term is the perfect way for children to explore, learn, and grow through hands-on outdoor experiences.

✨ **Benefits of Outdoor Learning:**
🌱 Boosts creativity & problem-solving skills
🌞 Encourages physical activity & well-being
🌿 Helps with self-regulation
🐞 Sparks curiosity & a love for nature
🌲 Builds confidence, resilience & teamwork

A great break from the indoor classroom to regroup and recharge!

Programs available by the day for the Spring Term:
Monday Caregiver & Tot Program
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday by-the-day registration for JK to Grade 3 – includes sessions with our on-staff therapist throughout the term to build confidence, self-esteem and work on self-regulation. A portion of the spring term can be claimed through extended health care benefits that cover MSW/RSW.
Fridays in the Forest – a half-day program for children 3.5 – 6 years old to attend independently.

📅 **Limited spots available!** Give your child the gift of adventure, confidence and learning this spring—**register today!** 🌿🌟

Explore Nature Explore Nature Outdoor Education programs are created with the concept of experiential learning, exploring our curiosity for nature and the natural world.

Pink Shirt Day, to us, represents a powerful symbol of solidarity and compassion. It’s a reminder that small actions, like wearing a pink shirt or standing up for others, can make a big difference in creating a more inclusive and supportive community. The day highlights the importance of kindness and respect, reminding us to speak out against bullying and foster environments where everyone feels safe and valued. It’s about showing that we all have a role in promoting positivity and helping others feel accepted.

Have you taken a look outside!? So much snow! Bundle up, get outside, and play!

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Early spring or 6 more weeks of winter????

Happy groundhog day!!

The wonders of winter and snow! ❄️ The snow offers so many new things to see, animal tracks, some from tree to tree others zig-zagging all around and great learning moments about wildlife and their seasonal behaviour.

Stepping outside in the cold can actually have some surprising benefits! It can boost your mood by increasing the production of endorphins. The cold air can improve circulation, build resilience, and strengthen your immune system. Just make sure to bundle up!

We often get asked, "what happens on days it is really cold?" We are fortunate to have wonderful green space at our building and access to amazing indoor facilities. On really cold days we stay close to the building and move more of our learning indoors to give us time to warm up.