Explore Outdoors with Miss Jess

04/15/2025

We can discover so much in the animal kingdom right in our own backyard! Local wildlife never ceases to amaze me 🐛🐌🕸️🪶🦝

01/10/2025

Another free class option!

01/10/2025

Free classes at the library?! It’s true! Email me at [email protected] with any questions!

10/02/2024

Beginning soon! Our second session at Roots Collective begins October 29th and we have some wonderful classes available. Classes are held on Tuesdays. 🎨🎭📝📚🔬🌎

08/28/2024

Session 1 of Roots Collective Tuesday classes kicks off next week! We have some space left in each class so there is still time to register!

Here are the classes I am leading but there are more wonderful options so check them all out!

🌎Tales Around the World - Learn about each continent with stories and myths, activities and crafts. Ages 5-8

📓Wreck it Journal - Creative writing projects including sketching and collages while building vocabulary skills. Ages 7-11 - students provide journal.

🎨Art Lab - Workshop where science meets art. Learn about chemical reactions and early color theory while creating works of art. Ages 5-8

🌳Tot Trek - Take a stroll and enjoy local species of plants and critters. Enjoy a simple nature based activity together.

Email [email protected] with any questions!

I will have more classes beginning in October, details coming soon!

08/13/2024

Hurray! Our classes for 2024-2025 are up and live for enrollment!

Further classes I’ll be holding will be announced here on my page soon.

Let’s get outside and explore!

Listen to famous legends, unique picture books, create paper crafts, and try “Fairy Bread” as we journey around the world! We will visit a different region each week with stories, activities, crafts, and snacks. *Please inform of us of any dietary restrictions or allergies upon registration for ...

04/23/2024

The next session of Wednesday classes are coming up soon! There are many fantastic options. I’ll be teaching:

Nature Explorers: Sea and Space | 10:30 AM

“Travel to the deepest depths of the oceans, and the outermost stars with sea and space activities.” Ages 7+

Profiles in Math | 11:30 AM

“Learn how math has impacted natural science, exploration, space travel, spying, espionage, and more!” Ages 8+

Weird and Wonderful World | 1 PM

“Learn about the strange, bizarre, and unique of the natural world. We will learn about odd, slimey, and smelly plants and animals through hands-on learning.” Ages 7+

Each class (timeslot) is $50 per child which covers the entire (6) week session.

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This year we are expanding our program to include a day filled with workshops and classes that focus more on academics but are located where learning happens best, outside! Families can decide to participate on a per class basis, join us for whatever fits your schedule and interest level.

04/15/2024

The next session of Wednesday classes are coming up soon! There are many fantastic options. I’ll be teaching:

Nature Explorers: Sea and Space | 10:30 AM

“Travel to the deepest depths of the oceans, and the outermost stars with sea and space activities.” Ages 7+

Profiles in Math | 11:30 AM

“Learn how math has impacted natural science, exploration, space travel, spying, espionage, and more!” Ages 8+

Weird and Wonderful World | 1 PM

“Learn about the strange, bizarre, and unique of the natural world. We will learn about odd, slimey, and smelly plants and animals through hands-on learning.” Ages 7+

Each class (timeslot) is $50 per child which covers the entire (6) week session.

This year we are expanding our program to include a day filled with workshops and classes that focus more on academics but are located where learning happens best, outside! Families can decide to participate on a per class basis, join us for whatever fits your schedule and interest level.

04/10/2024

We have a couple of last minute spots available for our session running April 12th to May 3rd! Join us for some outdoor fun in this mixed ages outdoor class on Fridays at 1:30 PM. $35 per child 🌱🪺

Email [email protected] for registration or with any questions ℹ️

04/05/2024

Beginning next Friday! I have (4) spots available for this session, e-mail [email protected] to register. 🌱🪺

03/23/2024

Our next Explore Outdoors Session is open for registration with very limited space!

April 12-May 3rd | Fridays at 1:30 PM @ Grings Mill

Ages 10 and under (but we have a few 11s which is also fine). Each week we examine an aspect of nature with books, activities, games and challenges. Activities are offered that can be explored at wide range of abilities and ages 📚🌲🐾

We had a blast these last several weeks and can’t wait for some warmer weather and sunshine as Spring progresses!

Email [email protected] to register or with any questions ℹ️

03/11/2024

Our next session begins this Wednesday, March 13th.

This session is 6 weeks long 🗓️

I’ll be teaching the following two classes:

10:30-11:30 AM - Nature Explorers | ages 7-10
We will be exploring the newness of Spring, learning about local species, playing games, and enjoying activities! - $50 for (6) week session per child.

11:30-12:30 PM - Profiles in Technology and Engineering | Ages 8-12
Discover notable people in the fields of Technology and Engineering, discussing the person and their accomplishments, and then learning more through hands-on activities and challenges! We will be creating building models based on nature, construct bridges, use solar power, and experiment with types of coding! - $50 for (6) week session per child.

There are many more classes available for ages 5-11+ covering subjects such as literature, art, history, writing and theater 🎭 📚 🖼️ 🗺️🌍

Find details for classes, ages, and more on the Field and Forest Outdoor School website:
https://fieldandforestos.wixsite.com/info

❤️🌷🌿🌈🪺