Crystal's Nature School

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🌲 Welcome to Crystal’s Nature School
Each Day, a Different Circle of Learners Across Central Wisconsin 🌲

Crystal’s Nature School offers weekly outdoor learning programs for children, teens, adults, and elders. We meet in small, place-based groups throughout Columbia, Marquette, Green Lake, Adams, Juneau, and Sauk Counties—immersing ourselves in the land, the seasons, and each other.

Each weekday group is rooted in the same values—creativity, community, and environmental science—while reflecting the unique character of the region we explore.

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🌿 MONDAY GROUP
Columbia · Marquette · Green Lake Counties
This group includes families and individuals of all ages gathering at trails and wild spaces throughout the tri-county region.

Who Attends:

Children ages 0–3 (with caregiver)

Children ages 4–12

Teens ages 13–20

Adults ages 21+

Elders ages 40+

Sample Locations: Goose Pond Sanctuary · MacKenzie Center · Muir Park

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🌿 TUESDAY GROUP
Adams · Juneau Counties
Tuesdays bring together families from the wetlands, pine forests, and bluffs of Central Wisconsin for nature-based homeschool enrichment and lifelong learning.

Who Attends:

Children ages 0–3 (with caregiver)

Children ages 4–12

Teens ages 13–20

Adults ages 21+

Elders ages 40+

Sample Locations: Buckhorn State Park · Necedah NWR · Quincy Bluff

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🌿 WEDNESDAY GROUP
Sauk County
Our Wednesday community meets in the heart of the Driftless region to explore sandstone gorges, glacial lakes, and ancient oak savannas—learning and growing together in community.

Who Attends:

Children ages 0–3 (with caregiver)

Children ages 4–12 (with memberholding caregiver)

Teens ages 13–20 ( without caregivers with expressed documentation and approval)

Adults ages 21+

Elders ages 40+

Sample Locations: Devil’s Lake · Parfrey’s Glen · Tower Hill · Ableman’s Gorge

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🕘 All programs run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, once weekly per region. Each session is guided by seasonal themes and a whole-child, multi-age approach to learning. Whether you're joining as a family, a teen mentor, an adult learner, or a community elder—you are welcome in our circle.

🌿 Welcome to Our Learning Circles 🌿
At Crystal’s Nature School, we believe learning happens best when it’s rooted in community, curiosity, and connection with the land. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to support families across all ages and stages, bringing people together outdoors to grow, explore, and belong.

We offer four core groups:

👶 0–3 Outdoor Preschool
A gentle and joyful introduction to nature-based learning for toddlers and their caregivers. With play-based exploration, seasonal rhythm, and sensory-rich environments, this group nurtures wonder and early development—rain or shine.

🌱 4–20 Homeschool Enrichment
For homeschoolers and wild learners seeking hands-on science, creative expression, and deep nature connection. Multi-age groups cultivate mentorship, teamwork, and place-based education that supports a full academic experience in the wild.

🌳 14–20 Teen Apprenticeship
Young people step into leadership through nature education, land stewardship, and peer mentorship. This program empowers teens to develop confidence, community service skills, and a strong sense of purpose.

🌞 21+ Adult Nature Education
Grown-ups need nature, too. Whether you're a parent, educator, or lifelong learner, our adult sessions offer seasonal workshops, quiet hikes, and creative learning rooted in slow living and environmental awareness.

🌾 40+ Elder Circle & Mentorship
Our elders are vital threads in our community web. Whether offering storytelling, gentle guidance, or simply presence, elders are invited to share their wisdom, learn alongside others, and serve as mentors, learners, and honored members of our circle.

Each of our groups meets weekly at rotating wild spaces throughout Columbia, Marquette, Green Lake, Juneau, Adams, and Sauk Counties in Central Wisconsin. We invite you to find your place in the circle 🌾

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🌞 Crystal’s Nature School – Summer 2025 Session Overview
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Optional BYO Picnic Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Summer Dates: August 4 – August 27, 2025
Each region meets once per week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday) at rotating locations in Central Wisconsin.

WEEK 1: August 4–6
Theme: ☀️ Sun & Stars (Astronomy)

Monday (Aug 4) – Columbia · Marquette · Green Lake: Goose Pond Sanctuary

Tuesday (Aug 5) – Juneau · Adams: Buckhorn State Park

Wednesday (Aug 6) – Sauk County: Devil’s Lake State Park

WEEK 2: August 11–13
Theme: 👃 Senses in Nature

Monday (Aug 11) – Columbia · Marquette · Green Lake: Becker Waterfowl Production Area

Tuesday (Aug 12) – Juneau · Adams: Rocky Arbor State Park

Wednesday (Aug 13) – Sauk County: Ice Age Trail – Merrimac Segment

WEEK 3: August 18–20
Theme: 🐸 Pond Study

Monday (Aug 18) – Columbia · Marquette · Green Lake: Rowan Creek / Pine Island

Tuesday (Aug 19) – Juneau · Adams: Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Wednesday (Aug 20) – Sauk County: Parfrey’s Glen

WEEK 4: August 25–27
Theme: 🌻 Harvest & Late Blooms (Rock Formations)

Monday (Aug 25) – Columbia · Marquette · Green Lake: Rocky Run Oak Savanna

Tuesday (Aug 26) – Juneau · Adams: Quincy Bluff & Wetlands

Wednesday (Aug 27) – Sauk County: Merrimac Preserve

💌 Ready to Join the Village?
To enroll or learn more:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Serving: Columbia, Marquette, Green Lake, Juneau, Adams, and Sauk Counties
🌐 Website: www.crystalsnatureschool.com

Let’s raise learners, leaders, and life-long explorers—together, in nature.

Home | Crystal's Nature School Rooted in South Central Wisconsin, Crystal's Nature School blends creativity, community, and scientific exploration. You are worthy, you are loved, you belong in nature.

🌿 Now Enrolling for Summer 2025 at Crystal’s Nature School
Nature-Based Learning for All Ages: Children · Teens · Adults · Elders

Have you been longing for a slower pace? A rhythm that follows the seasons, welcomes all ages, and reconnects you to the natural world—and to your community?

Welcome to Crystal’s Nature School, Central Wisconsin’s year-round outdoor learning community for families, teens, adult nature learners, and elders. Whether you're new to homeschooling, raising wild-hearted little ones, a teen seeking leadership opportunities, or an adult craving deeper connection—we have a place for you here.

☀️ Summer 2025 Session Details
Dates: August 4 – August 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Optional Picnic Hour: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Session Length: 4-week seasonal session
Location Days by Region:

Mondays: Columbia · Marquette · Green Lake Counties

Tuesdays: Adams · Juneau Counties

Wednesdays: Sauk County
Specific parks vary weekly based on the theme and habitat

🌱 Summer Themes & Topics
Each week is thoughtfully designed to explore science, creativity, and community through seasonal topics:

Week 1: ☀️ Sun & Stars (Astronomy)

Week 2: 👃 Senses in Nature

Week 3: 🐸 Pond Study

Week 4: 🌻 Harvest & Late Blooms (Rock Formations)

🧭 Who We Serve
👣 Parents with Little Ones (Ages 0-3):
Looking for meaningful social time, nature play, and whole-child development? Our multi-age groups are rooted in play, curiosity, and seasonal rhythm.

🏡 Homeschooling Families (Ages 4–20):
Hands-on science, writing, environmental education, and journaling. Flexible attendance and open-ended learning make this a perfect enrichment program.

🌿 Teen Apprentices (Ages 14–20):
Looking for purpose and leadership? Our Teen Apprenticeship Program invites young adults to guide, mentor, and grow through nature-based facilitation and community.

🌳 Adult Nature Learners (Ages 21+):
Join a weekly nature study group as an adult participant—learn, journal, explore, and connect through intentional outdoor experiences with peers.

🌼 Elder Mentors (Ages 40+):
Our Mentors’ Membership is perfect for those called to give back, offering presence, support, and wisdom within an intergenerational village.

✏️ What a Typical Session Looks Like

Welcome Circle – songs, stories, and setting intentions (30 min)

Free Nature Exploration – unstructured discovery & play (1 hr 15 min)

Small Group Learning – journaling, science, storytelling, In-depth exploration on our specific topic (45 min)

Nature Journaling ( 45m)

Closing Reflection & Picnic (Optional) – community meal & connection BYO (1 hr)

💳 Membership Options
We keep things affordable and simple:

Family Membership ( 2 Adults + All Children within the household) $160/ Month

Youth Membership: $30/month

Teen Apprenticeship Program: $45/month (includes training + 4 sessions/month)

Adult Nature Learners: $60/month

Mentors’ Membership (Elders): $45/month (includes workshops + support role)

Single class ( for existing members) $15 / class / Per person
Single class ( New Member) $20 / Class / per person

All memberships include 4 outdoor sessions per month and access to community events, reflections, and special seasonal gatherings. All participants 3 and older must hold their own membership.

💌 Ready to Join the Village?
To enroll or learn more:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Serving: Columbia, Marquette, Green Lake, Juneau, Adams, and Sauk Counties
🌐 Website: www.crystalsnatureschool.com

Let’s raise learners, leaders, and life-long explorers—together, in nature.

Home | Crystal's Nature School Rooted in South Central Wisconsin, Crystal's Nature School blends creativity, community, and scientific exploration. You are worthy, you are loved, you belong in nature.

Thinking about Joining us for the season?
Here's how simple it is to get started with Crystal's Nature School!

✨️Slow Learning, Deeply play and Nature Immersion await!

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