Forest Friends
Red Oaks first began with a simple plan to commit to regular time in nature, and we blossomed into a variety of opportunities to foster deep and lasting connections to nature with our programming. This program is an homage to that simple beginning.
Forest Friends introduces everyone to the various ecological processes and elements of nature including plants, wildlife, and water. We will also introduce community science projects and do plenty of art. This class invites everyone to explore and to wonder alongside the facilitator. Interesting diversions and discoveries will be part of every session, as participants make observations, ask questions, and have impromptu discussions when curiosity is sparked! By regularly connecting to nature, we all begin to form a bond to the land and each other, fostering compassion for our earth and its inhabitants.
Forest Friends includes child-led exploration on various topics that highlight the diversity of our location. We also include plenty of time for free play in every session. Kids will get a Forest Friends Passbook to bring with them to each session and a sticker to signify their completion of the various topics.
Our teachers are Tina and Christina, learn more about them here.
Winter Session dates, times, and locations
Hisle Farm Park in Lexington - Tuesdays, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. This program is not parent-attended, but parents do stay on-site. Space is limited! Ideal for ages 5-10. Drop-ins are available as space allows, please inquire for more information.
Feb 20, 27
Mar 5, 12, 19
spring Session dates, times, and locations
Hisle Farm Park in Lexington** - Tuesdays, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. This program is not parent-attended, but parents do stay on-site. Space is limited! Ideal for ages 5-10. Drop-ins are available as space allows, please inquire for more information. This program can support Spanish speakers.
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort** - Wednesdays, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. This program is not parent-attended, but parents do stay on-site. Space is limited! Ideal for ages 5-10. Drop-ins are available as space allows, please inquire for more information. This program can support Spanish speakers.
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1
**This program can support Spanish speakers
Cost (per session)
Members: $150 per child, $75 per additional child
Non-Members: $175 per child, $87.50 per additional child
Drop-In Rate (per class, as space allows): $35 for members, $40 for non-members
SIGN UP
Registration for Winter/Spring programming is open January 8, 2024 for members and January 10, 2024 for non-members. Applications for financial support are due December 15th, 2023.
If the session is full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to the waiting list!
Members get priority registration, among other benefits. If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today! Join us here.
Red Oaks is for everyone! We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us. Scholarships and financial assistance is available in order to remove any barriers to participation. Please inquire for more information to info@redoaksforestschool.org.
