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.
Ready to join the adventure? Scroll down to learn more, or register now to save your spot!
Registration for Outdoor School 2025/2026 is still open! Please reach out to our office at info@pineproject.org to inquire about availability for this year’s programming with a pro-rated price.
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
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2026/27 Season Details:
This is a seasonal program, running during Fall, Winter, and Spring. Families may register for any or all of the three seasons. Each season provides new experiences and extends the program rather than repeats it.
Sessions occur on a weekly basis between the following dates:
Fall: September 28th - December 4th, 2026
Winter: January 4th - March 5th, 2027
Spring: March 30th - June 4th, 2027
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 2026/2027 Outdoor School opens on May 20th at 12pm (noon)!
Hoping to join us this Spring at programs? Click ‘Register’ below to view our current availability, or reach out to our team (info@pineproject.org, 416-792-2772) for more information.
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.
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*If you anticipate a disability creating a barrier to completing our online registration process, please contact our office prior to the registration date.