Our Family Programs invite children and caregivers to experience the farm and forest together, guided by our experienced staff. Offered throughout the year, these seasonal programs create space for shared exploration, play, and connection—rooted in safety, growth, and joy. Families gather on the farm to slow down, play and learn together, and build meaningful relationships with each other and the Land.
Families with young children are welcome to join us on the farm for our Spring and Fall Family Programs, where caregivers and children can learn, explore, and connect while immersed in nature. Caregivers—including parents or grandparents—and all young children in the family are welcome to attend together. Registration is completed by the caregiver (rather than registering each child individually), making it easy for families to participate as a group.
Forest Family has merged with Nature Baby to bring you an open-age group program for caregivers and young children, featuring short, guided hikes and hands-on sensory programming throughout the farm and forest.
Each week brings a new adventure, guided by our experienced educators and grounded in the principles of Forest School. Activities may include nature walks, loose parts play, art and music, farm animal interactions, mud and bugs, campfire treats, and more.
Please note: Some areas of our site are not stroller-friendly. Strollers or baby carriers/wraps are welcome, but families should be prepared for uneven terrain.
Please note: A minimum of eight families is required for the program to run, and registration is for the full seven-week session. Individual dates are not available.
This fall, we’re excited to offer a new format for our Family Programs. Rather than separating Nature Baby and Forest Family, our weekly Family Program will now be referred to as Forest Family. It is open to all families with young children (up to 5 years old), creating opportunities for everyone to explore together.
The Fall Family Programs will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00-11:00 am for seven consecutive weeks, on the following dates:
Tuesdays: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, & 27
Winter 2027 Classes will be announced in early 2027.
$35 per family per class (Registration is for the entire session. Individual days are not available.)
These fees include:
– Experienced and caring staff
– All program materials
– Special Guest
– One Campfire Cookout (light refreshments; nut-free snack)
Cancellation Policy: You must advise CFFS staff of any changes or your intentions to withdraw from the program with 30 days written notice in order to waive the payment penalty of the $50 Cancellation Fee. If you cancel with 30 days written notice, we charge a $30 Administration Fee and refund the remainder of your payment. If you cancel with less than 30 days written notice, we charge a $50 Cancellation fee and do not issue a refund. Refunds will not be given in the event that a day’s program is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please note: You may bring a stroller or baby carrier/wrap however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.
Please note: You may bring a sled or toboggan, or carrier/wrap, however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.
Suitable for families with young children (up to 5 years old). Winter Explorers is a one-hour program dedicated to connecting children and families to the wonderful outdoors. In this program, families will learn about how to dress for the weather; engage in short, guided hikes; learn new games; and, most importantly, play with their family! This program is led by qualified staff. You can look forward to playing in the snow, tapping trees, and making maple syrup (weather depending) during this weekly program. This program also follows the tenets of Forest School, as outlined in these 10 Forest School Principles.
Please note: You may bring a stroller or baby carrier/wrap, however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.
2027 Winter Schedule and the registration date will be announced in January 2027
2027 Rate: TBD per family, per class (Registration is for the entire session. Individual days are not available.)
These fees include:
– Qualified and caring staff
– All program materials
– Warm drinks over the fire
– One Campfire Cookout (light refreshments; nut-free snack)
Cancellation Policy: You must advise CFFS staff of any changes or your intentions to withdraw from the program with 30 days written notice to waive the payment penalty of the $50 Cancellation Fee. If you cancel with 30 days written notice, we charge a $30 Administration Fee and refund the remainder of your payment. If you cancel with less than 30 days written notice, we charge a $50 Cancellation fee and do not issue a refund. Refunds will not be given in the event that a day’s program is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please note: You may bring a sled or toboggan, or carrier/wrap, however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.