There is no such thing as “too young” when it comes to developing a sense of comfort with and attachment to the natural world.
The Nature Baby program engages both adult and child in a new learning experience each week. The babies will enjoy a variety of seasonal sensory experiences and visit biodiverse settings. Caregivers (grandparents, and other caregivers welcome!), will develop their nature mentorship skills through the process.
Nature Baby is a mobile experience, which includes walking and stopping to engage at three to five different nature sites each session. Caregivers must be able to carry their baby off trail and sit on the ground while holding their baby. Consider bringing a baby carrier or backpack as well as a small foam pad or blanket to sit on, hat, change of clothes and snacks for baby.
Location: Saskatoon’s Urban Parks (e.g. Gabriel Dumont Park, Wildwood Park, Meewasin Park)
Dates: Monday, Sept. 14 - Monday, October 26, 2020.
Timing: 1:00 p.m. is the approximate baby-friendly arrival time, and at 1:10a.m. we will depart from ‘trail-head’. return between 2:00-2:10. The 10 minute buffer on either end is designed to offer a more relaxed and baby-centric experience.
Cost: $105/pair for 6 sessions.
Accessibility Pricing: $25.00 for 6 sessions available to Indigenous, newcomer and low income families (email claire@wildernook.com to confirm)
Cancellation Policy: A refund, minus a 10% administration fee, can be issued up until 2 weeks prior to the event. After that time no refund will be issued.
Join us outdoors for six rejuvenating weeks of Nature Baby!
An information package will be sent out to registered participants before program start-up.
We look forward to playfully enjoying autumn with you and your little monster!
Wildernook
“I sincerely believe that for the child, and for the parent seeking to guide him, it is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world. If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow. The years of early childhood are the time to prepare the soil.”