Oaks and Acorns
In Oaks and Acorns, we help caregivers integrate nature into their family’s everyday life. As a group, we take short wanders in nature, share stories and songs, and get to know the plants and animals in our area. We actively teach caregivers mentoring techniques and naturalist knowledge, while children learn experientially. It’s also a great chance to connect with a like-minded community, share experiences and advice, and build new friendships.
We welcome registrations at any time during the year for programs with availability. A prorated price will be applied.
Program Content Highlights:
- Creating nature connection in your home and day to day life
- Storytelling and songs
- Adventures, wandering and tracking wildlife
- Wild edibles, medicinals, and hazard plants (identification and uses)
- Stewardship and taking care of the land
- Nature-based crafting
The Pine Project is a critical tool to help raise resilient, curious, life ranging humans who care about the world around them and have the skills to ask good questions about it. The Pine Project sparked a new love for nature within all of us and we have grown as a family because of it.
— Oaks and Acorns participant
Click here to learn more about our curriculum and learning outcomes.
2025/26 Season Details:
This is a year round program with 29 sessions. Sessions occur on a weekly basis between September 29th - June 5th, 2026, with seasonal breaks. Registered participants will receive the full schedule.
Participants typically register for one half-day session per week (see session options below).
WEST END: King’s Mill Park
EAST END: Stan Wadlow Park
A payment plan is available. Bursaries are available through our Bursary Fund.
We welcome registrations at any time during the year for programs with availability. A prorated price will be applied.
Registration
Registration for the 2025/2026 Outdoor School season is now open! To view availability and apply to register, click the ‘Register’ button below and complete an application
If a program is full, we encourage you to sign up to waitlists! We typically see some turnover throughout the year and we’d love to let you know if a spot opens up.
Click here for registration policies.
*If you anticipate a disability creating a barrier to completing our online registration process, please contact our office prior to the registration date.