Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool

Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool A Nature Based Preschool in Alexandria, MN A nature based preschool coming to Alexandria in September 2014!

A Different Kind of Preschool 🌲What if preschool meant muddy boots, discovering tiny creatures, building forts from fall...
08/13/2026

A Different Kind of Preschool 🌲

What if preschool meant muddy boots, discovering tiny creatures, building forts from fallen branches, and spending hours outside learning how the world works?

That’s what Forest School looks like at Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool.

Here, nature isn’t just something we learn about, it’s where we learn. Children climb, explore, observe, problem-solve, take appropriate risks, build friendships, and develop confidence through real experiences in the outdoors.

And that’s what makes us different.

We’re the only school in our area built around this kind of immersive, nature-based childhood. 🌿

There’s something special about giving children the freedom to wonder, the space to get a little messy, and the opportunity to learn at their own pace with the forest as their classroom.

If you’ve been looking for something a little different for your child—something that feels less like a traditional preschool and more like childhood, come see what Forest School is all about.

🌱 Come explore with us. You might just discover that learning looks a little different here.

📍 Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool
🌲 Forest School | Nature-Based Learning | Childhood Outdoors

08/05/2026

We love getting to take our adventure backpacks out to forest school every once in a while!

Each one holds things like binoculars, containers, pencils and paper, and more to help their exploring go a little bit deeper.

We have put numbers on each item to match a number on the backpack to help with number recognition and learning responsibility!

One day, your child won't remember the worksheets they completed or the toys they played with.They'll remember the feeli...
07/16/2026

One day, your child won't remember the worksheets they completed or the toys they played with.

They'll remember the feeling of climbing that "impossibly tall" log for the very first time. The excitement of catching a frog with friends. The muddy boots, the belly laughs, the sticks that became swords, fishing poles, or fairy wands. They'll remember feeling brave enough to try, curious enough to ask, and confident enough to explore.

These are the moments that become core childhood memories.

At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, we believe childhood is meant to be lived outside filled with wonder, adventure, friendship, and discovery.

If this is the kind of childhood you imagine for your little one, we invite you to discover what makes our Nature school community so special. 🌿💚

Every trail holds a new discovery. Every puddle is an invitation to explore. Every season brings new opportunities to gr...
07/09/2026

Every trail holds a new discovery. Every puddle is an invitation to explore. Every season brings new opportunities to grow.

Give your child a preschool experience rooted in curiosity, confidence, and connection with nature.

Come see what makes Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool such a special place to learn, grow, and explore. We'd love to welcome you to our community.

At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door because nature is our classroom. 🌿✨Wheth...
05/18/2026

At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door because nature is our classroom. 🌿✨

Whether we’re deep in forest school adventures, exploring trails, observing wildlife, or discovering the magic woven into our outdoor classroom spaces, every day is filled with hands-on learning, curiosity, and natural wonder.

From muddy boots to blooming gardens, towering trees to tiny insects, our students experience education in a way that inspires exploration, resilience, and connection.

Rain or shine, indoors or out, we embrace the world around us as a living, breathing space for growth.

Curious what learning looks like when the outdoors becomes your child’s greatest teacher?

Come discover the wonder of BHNP. 🍃

🌿 At BHNP Forest School, learning goes beyond the classroom walls.From catching salamanders and observing frogs to build...
05/07/2026

🌿 At BHNP Forest School, learning goes beyond the classroom walls.

From catching salamanders and observing frogs to building confidence through hands-on outdoor exploration, our students experience the wonder of nature every single day. Here, curiosity leads the way, and children grow through adventure, discovery, and meaningful connections with the natural world.

🍃 Nature based learning
🐸 Real world exploration
🌲 Confidence, kindness, and resilience
✨ Childhood rooted in wonder

Give your child the gift of muddy boots, wild discoveries, and a lifelong love of learning.

Enrollment opportunities are growing, join our forest school family today!

There’s something magical about getting your hands dirty 🌱At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, learning doesn’t happen at...
04/27/2026

There’s something magical about getting your hands dirty 🌱

At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, learning doesn’t happen at a desk—it happens in the soil, under the trees, and in moments like this. Curious hands uncover a whole world beneath our feet, full of life, wonder, and discovery.

These wiggly friends aren’t just fun to find—they’re incredible helpers, building healthy soil and teaching us that even the smallest creatures play a big role in our ecosystem.

Childhood should be messy, curious, and connected to nature 💛

Come grow with us 🌿

🌸 BHNP Spring Plant Fundraiser is HERE! 🌸We’re selling gorgeous hanging flower baskets for $30—perfect for brightening y...
04/23/2026

🌸 BHNP Spring Plant Fundraiser is HERE! 🌸

We’re selling gorgeous hanging flower baskets for $30—perfect for brightening your porch, gifting to a loved one, or celebrating Mother’s Day 🌷

🗓 Order Deadline: Monday, May 1st at NOON
🎁 Delivery: Just in time for Mother’s Day!

Every purchase helps support our preschool programs, outdoor learning experiences, and growing little nature explorers 🌿

👉 Don’t wait—get your orders in before the deadline!
https://forms.gle/ZvYhf4rBxjvAjXP69

Thank you for supporting Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool 🦋

Mud season = childhood magic 🌧️🪵At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, we don’t avoid the mess—we embrace it. Because benea...
04/02/2026

Mud season = childhood magic 🌧️🪵

At Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool, we don’t avoid the mess—we embrace it. Because beneath every muddy boot, there’s learning happening.

💧 Science in every splash
🌱 Confidence in every climb
🤎 Creativity in every muddy masterpiece

Forest school isn’t just about being outside—it’s about raising capable, curious, resilient kids who learn best by doing.

These are the days they’ll remember. The freedom, the laughter, the joy of getting completely covered in mud and calling it a perfect day.

✨ Now enrolling for the upcoming seasons—come see what nature-based learning can do for your child.

🌦️ Hello Spring! 🌈The snow is melting, the puddles are growing, and the sidewalks at Butterfly Hill are bursting with co...
03/09/2026

🌦️ Hello Spring! 🌈

The snow is melting, the puddles are growing, and the sidewalks at Butterfly Hill are bursting with color. Today our little explorers welcomed the changing season the best way they know how—hands in the water, chalk on the bricks, and imaginations running wild.

Spring doesn’t arrive all at once… sometimes it starts with muddy boots, bright chalk, and children who aren’t afraid to get a little wet while creating something beautiful.

We can’t wait to see what this season brings. 🌱💧

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2210 6th Avenue E
Alexandria, MN
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