Overview
A gentle, play-based outdoor experience inspired by nature and early childhood development.
Ages 18 months-4 years old
Wednesdays, 9AM–10:30AM | Series runs 9/21–10/26
Mini Nature School is an outdoor class designed to give little ones a meaningful, hands-on experience with nature, play, and early learning. Each session blends music, movement, sensory exploration, and simple science activities in a way that feels engaging, flexible, and developmentally appropriate.
Ms. Sarah incorporates opportunities for children to build fine motor skills, explore sensory input, and grow confidence, while offering caregivers simple, practical strategies to use at home.
Mini Nature School offers a balance of structure and freedom, creating a predictable rhythm while allowing children to explore and connect at their own pace.
Class Structure
Each class includes circle time with songs and a story, followed by open-ended activities like art, sensory play, and hands-on exploration. Children also enjoy free play, snack time, and a guided activity such as planting, simple science, or a nature scavenger hunt, ending with a playful group experience.
This class is held fully outdoors. In cases of extreme inclement weather, class will be canceled or rescheduled. Additional guidance on clothing and preparation will be shared ahead of each session.
$30 for a drop-in our purchase a class pass for a discounted rate*
20% sibling discounts available
Instructor
Led by Sarah Abbott, a pediatric occupational therapist (MOT, OTR/L), mom of two, and founder of Bright Pathways OT. She specializes in child development, sensory processing, and feeding. She’s passionate about helping little ones grow, regulate, and thrive through play-based, nature-rich experiences, while supporting parents with simple, effective strategies.
Class Cancellation & Modification Policy
Class reservations may be moved to another date of the same class up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time, subject to availability. Because our educators prepare materials based on enrollment, class reservations are non-refundable and normally cannot be transferred within 24 hours of class.
If your child becomes ill within the 24-hour window, please contact us before class begins. We never want families to attend while sick, and when possible, we’ll offer a one-time make-up in the same class series, subject to availability. No-shows are not eligible for a credit or transfer. If River & Root or the instructor cancels a class, families will receive the option to transfer, receive a credit, or receive a refund.