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Lantern Walk – Siesta Key Beach, Friday, November 16th, 2018 5:30 pm
The lantern is the symbol of our own light which we can shine on a dark world, and we celebrate this time of year by holding a “lantern walk.”...
Come Craft With Us, Lantern Making, Saturday, November 10th, 10-12 pm
Open to all! Come make a paper lantern! All ages welcome – all activities are designed to appeal to a wide variety of ages – older children can...
Mangrove Monthly Update – September 2018
We Welcome You To Our Halloween Puppet and Craft Gathering, Tuesday, 10/30, at 4 pm
Join us for a gentle Halloween celebration! We welcome families with children ages 0-7, looking for an alternative way to experience...
We Invite You To Our Local Artisan Outdoor Market, Saturday, December 1st, 9 am -1 pm
Join us for a lovely outdoor market of local artisans and gift making opportunities, for parents, with activities and childcare available while...
We Welcome You To Our Mermaid Faire, Saturday, January 26th, 1pm-6pm
Please join us in celebrating the magic and wonder of childhood as well as honoring and learning more about our precious natural habitats and sealife...
We Welcome You To Our Open House, Saturday September 22nd, 10am-12pm
Nurturing children through nature, service and meaningful experience! Join us at our Autumn Open House! Parent and children together can...
Welcome to Earth: A Baby Blessing for the Newly Birthed, Saturday, January 12th, 10am – 12 pm
Join us for a sweet gathering to honor and welcome your new baby as the precious and unique gift to the world that they are! The year that...
We Welcome You To Our Open House, Saturday, August 25th, 10 am-12 pm
Nurturing children through nature, service and meaningful experience! Join us at our Open House for the summer season. Parent and...
Mangrove Update, May 20th, 2018
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. – Vincent Van Gogh We have had so many nourishing nature experiences lately, such as...
Our Programs
Meadowlark Nursery
(Waitlisted) A sweet, gentle, first group experience for students age 3 by May 1st
Owlets Mixed Age Kindergarten
For students age 4 by May 1st for a one year program, 4 by September 1st for a 2 year program
Bluebird Kindergarten
Offering authentic experiences of play and time in nature for ages 5 and 6.
Grades Overview
1st through 8th Grade
First Grade
Age 7
Second Grade
Age 8
Third Grade
The turning point of childhood, age 9
Fourth/Fifth Grade
Ages 10-11
Sixth Grade
Age 12
Seventh / Eighth Grade
Ages 13 and 14
Forest Friday
Our flagship nature program for K-8
Enrollment for Homeschoolers
Part time opportunities for school aged children
Extended Care
For EC and Grades students
Specialty Subjects
Inspiring Children - Head, Heart, and Hands