Saplings Outdoor Enrichment

04/22/2024

Saplings is back! Into the Wild camps open for registration!

"In wilderness lies the hope of the world" -John Muir

12/11/2021

We found a coyote skull in a crevice in a rock. Truly thrilling

12/02/2021

Enrolling for winter session! Please visit our website; saplingsslo.com for contact form, or call Julia at 707-228-8207

09/03/2020

Risky play is a learning opportunity, and fun!

The only rule we ever had surrounding our swing set is that the adults didn't push the kids. Other than that, we took things...

07/08/2020

Saplings is back! After a pause for pandemic, we have been given to go-ahead to resume programming. Classes start September 8th. Please see our website for more info saplingsslo.com

11/26/2019

When I was 4 Mr Rogers was my guru. Shortly after my 4th birthday I had the life-changing experience of meeting him. I can’t remember our more than 30 minute conversation due to being star struck. My mom can tell you the details, I can tell you that his big picture lives on in me. ❤️

The children's television icon shared wisdom that's worth remembering as an adult.

11/19/2019

“Risky play used to be called just play” Let’s help our children use their own judgement to keep them safe while doing so.

Some time ago , I riffed on what is popularly called "risky play," what author and consultant Arthur Battram argues ...

11/16/2019

Play is important for all developmental stages. Imagine your life without play, what would it look like? Check out his article in the American Academy of Pediatrics https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2018/08/16/peds.2018-2058

11/07/2019

Saplings is growing and thriving! Yesterday we practiced with a slingshot, found a snake skeleton, and climbed mountains’. See our webpage for more info and contact.

11/01/2019

Today was a big day for Saplings Adventure Kids. We hiked all the way around Madonna- a rigorous 4.5 mile hike for young children- and on the way, saw a baby cow being born! What an adventure it was! I’m so grateful to be able to shepherd these amazing children in our natural world.

10/24/2019

Moms are important too!