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Southern Wonder Nature School

Southern Wonder Nature School was created to connect kids and their families to nature and to each other.

We are family-oriented, natural science focused and place an emphasis on emergent learning and free play in nature. At Southern Wonder Nature School, we will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources by exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other.

08/24/2026

Come cool down with us in the water this September!

Our Homeschool Enrichment Program will be starting a Water Unit Study and our Forest Families Program kicks off the first week of September.

We will be learning all about water: water chemistry, aquatic organisms, and watersheds. And we will have time to simply play and explore in the water.

Check out our page for more details or send us a message with questions.

Hope to see you in the water!

08/23/2026

Our Forest Families Program (for ages 5 and under) kicks off on Friday, September 4th.

We are excited for another season of nature-inspired stories and activities, another season of playing and learning in nature, and another season of building friendships.

Program Dates: Fridays 9:30-12:30
September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th; October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th; November 6th and 13th
Registration fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $20 will apply for each per child.
Program fees: $200 per family

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbBFj37ltsHhA8WkZ3jNv22LRTneNVop3_WsFEaV7Y-qYTPA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102478870228437534603

Message us with any questions. We hope to see you outside in September!

08/21/2026

This morning, we participated in The Great Southeast Pollinator Census. We observed so many different pollinators, including bees and flys. And then we cooled off in the stream and enjoyed some play time in nature.

08/17/2026

It's time to get ready for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science project designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation!

You are invited to join us on Friday at Southern Wonder Nature School in Ohatchee during our Homeschool Enrichment Program as we participate in the Census. Registration link in the comments.

You can also join us on Saturday at Cane Creek Community Gardens in Anniston as we team up with Calhoun County Cooperative Extension to participate in the Census.

08/16/2026

Looking ahead to September at Southern Wonder Nature School.

Our Forest Families Program will kick off on Friday, September 4th from 9:30-12:30. This program is intended for children 5 and under and their families, as a time to explore nature together. You still have time to register so that you and your little can join us this Fall.

Registration Fee: $20 per child
Program Fee: $200 per family
Registration link in comments.

Our Homeschool Enrichment Programs will be doing a Water Unit Study during September. This unit study will focus on basic water chemistry and water ecology principles and will include a citizen science project using Alabama Water Watch monitoring protocol.

Program Dates:
-Middle School/High School Program: September 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
-Elementary School Program: September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Registration Fee: $20 per child
Program Fee: $100 per child
Registration links in comments.

We also have a couple of Special Events in September.

We will be hosting a hike at Little River Canyon on Saturday, September 12th at 10:00. This event is hosted in collaboration with The Mothership Collective and we would love to have all the adventurous mamas out there come and join. Registration link will be in the comments.

We are also hosting our First Annual Harvest Festival and Market on Saturday, September 26th from 4:00-7:00. This event will feature fall games, nature-inspired activities, and local vendors. Entry fee will be $10 per vehicle. Come celebrate the beginning of Fall with us as we raise money for our Indoor/Outdoor Classroom project. Vendor registration link will be in the comments.

Don't miss out on all the fantastic events at Southern Wonder Nature School this September!

08/15/2026

This week at forest school, we continued our Pollinator Unit Study.

For both our Middle School/High School and Elementary Homeschool Enrichment Programs, we explored the different types of pollinators and talked about what type of flowers they need and ways that we can create a pollinator-friendly habitat.

We went on a pollinator scavenger hunt and made observations on the pollinators we saw and the flower color they were visiting. We found that there are loads of purple flowers in bloom at the moment, but lesser amounts of other colors. We were able to observe quite a few smaller bees.

We spent some time playing in the water and walking our stream. We came across some interesting fungi along the way. We also got caught in a summer shower on our way back. The reality of forest school- sometimes you get caught in the rain and you rush back to save the books that you forgot to cover :)

Next week, we will be participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. During our final week, we will be working on some pollinator-friendly habitat improvements around our outdoor classroom area. It's not too late to join in on our program.

Stay tuned for more updates on what's coming up in September at Southern Wonder Nature School.

08/14/2026

So excited to host an event with The Mothership Collective on September 12th at Little River Canyon. Come join us for a kid-friendly hike and meet some other amazing moms! See our Event section for more details.

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