CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Nature-Based Preschool Programming was created at the GTCD’s Boardman River Nature Center in 2008 in response to a growing national concern for the disconnect between children and the natural world.
The Boardman River Nature Center Preschool Programs provide an ideal environment for those pivotal “first nature experiences” — the ones that last a lifetime and set children down a path of curiosity, empathy, and wonder.
Our Programs:
peepers
knee-high naturalists
Upcoming events
The Goals of Our Programming Are:
SAFETY
Provide children with a safe environment to grow, learn, and respect people and nature.
CONNECTION
Connect children to nature to develop a lifelong passion for the environment and its stewardship.
RECOGNITION
We strive to help children recognize the natural world as part of the urban environment.
During our Nature-Based Preschool Programs, children will explore, discover, observe, and experience the natural world using all of their senses while developing an appreciation for nature. Structured and self-directed play will help nurture children’s imagination, creativity, and self-esteem.
Join us for one of our two regular nature-based programming opportunities: Peepers or Knee-High Naturalists. Programs vary in age, supervision, and layout.
Meet our Team:
Ms. Rachel
Education Director
Ms. Aspen
Education Specialist
Ms. Jenn
Environmental Educator