Mindful Explorers Nature & Forest School

🌿 Fall registration is now OPEN for Mindful Minis! 🌿

Looking for a meaningful way to spend Friday mornings with your little one this fall?

Join us in the forest for 8 weeks of nature play, stories, crafts, mindfulness, exploration, and connection designed especially for children 5 and under alongside their parent or caregiver.

At Mindful Minis, there is no rush. Children are free to explore at their own pace, build confidence through play, make new friends, and discover the wonder of the natural world - all while caregivers enjoy the opportunity to slow down, connect with their child, and build community with other families.

🍂 Fridays | September 11 – October 30
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Sustainable Hill Wellness Resort, Scotch Village, NS
💚 $200 + HST per family for the full 8-week series

Whether you’re looking for a weekly adventure, a gentle introduction to learning outdoors, or a welcoming community of like-minded families, we’d love to have you join us.

🌲 Spaces are limited—register today:
https://sustainablehill.ca/mindful-minis/signup

At our Forest School, we maintain a 1:1 adult-to-child ratio whenever children are using sharp tools like these pruning saws. This gives each child the time, guidance, and attention they deserve while safely building confidence through appropriate risk-taking.

This week, our Explorers made their own sensory spinners! They carefully cut a wood cookie, drilled holes, threaded and tied the string—and voilà! A simple handmade toy that encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and a sense of accomplishment.

We are so grateful to our amazing summer families and can’t wait to welcome both familiar and new faces this fall!

🍂 Fall registration is now open!

🌿 Mindful Explorers (Ages 6–12) — Wednesdays
🌿 Mindful Minis (Ages 0–5 with a caregiver) — Fridays

Come discover the joy of learning, playing, and growing together in the forest this fall!

🌿 Fall Registration is NOW OPEN for Mindful Explorers Nature & Forest School! 🌿

Imagine a childhood filled with muddy boots, creek adventures, campfires, wildlife encounters, creative projects, mindfulness, and friendships that grow alongside the trees.

Every Wednesday, our Explorers spend the day learning through hands-on experiences in nature. They build confidence, develop resilience, solve problems, work together, and discover the natural world in ways that simply can’t be replicated indoors.

Whether you’re looking for a weekly alternative to the traditional classroom or you’re a homeschooling family searching for a rich, land-based learning experience, Mindful Explorers provides a welcoming community where children ages 6–12 can truly thrive.

✨ New this fall: Several members of our facilitation team will begin their Forest and Nature School Practitioner training through the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada. We’re excited to bring fresh ideas, new skills, and even more intentional nature-based learning to every Wednesday in the forest. Child and Nature Alliance

🍂 Fall Semester
📅 Wednesdays, September 9 – October 28
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Sustainable Hill Wellness Resort, Scotch Village, NS

💚 Sibling discounts are available, and flexible payment plans can be arranged because we believe every child should have the opportunity to experience the magic of learning in nature.

Registration is now open! We’d love to welcome your family into the forest this fall.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://sustainablehill.ca/mindful-explorers-club/

We’re so grateful to be celebrating the final week of Mindful Minis today - our Parent & Toddler Forest School Program! 🌿🧸

Our Minis are wrapping up the summer semester with a very special teddy bear picnic, and we’re already looking ahead to more outdoor adventures this fall! 🍂

Registration is now open for our Fall semester, beginning Friday, September 11th.

🌲 Friday mornings | 9:30am–12:30pm
🌲 For caregivers + children ages 5 and under
🌲 Nature play, exploration, connection and plenty of time outdoors!

Come spend your Friday mornings with us in the forest. 💚

Register here: https://sustainablehill.ca/mindful-minis/signup

It’s been a hot and busy July at the Mindful Explorers Forest and Nature School! ☀️🌳🦌

Yesterday was week six of our program for 6-12 year olds.

We played group games and spent much of the afternoon exploring the river. We saw so many interesting things including this jaw bone!

Our explorers always wind down the day with a guided meditation. Even the busiest bodies get solace in this moment.

Our Fall registration opens next week for both Mindful Explorers (6-12) and Mindful Minis (0-5 plus parent).

Stay tuned!

Why learn about frogs in a classroom when you can study life cycles in the real world? 🐸☀️✌️

Mindful Minis starts tomorrow morning! Join us from 9:30-12:30 with your little one aged 5 and under.

DM for details!