Fall Nature School

Where Wonder and Science Meet

This class is perfect if your child...

Loves searching, exploring, and making discoveries outdoors
Learns best through movement and hands-on experiences
Asks endless questions about plants, animals, and the natural world
Enjoys experiments, challenges, collecting, building, and creating

This class may not be for you if your child:

Is very uncomfortable with dirt, insects, changing weather, or uneven trails
prefers quiet learning

What does a day at Nature School look like?

A short, engaging science lesson
A guided field investigation or nature challenge
Close observation using specimens, field tools, or identification guides
A hands-on experiment, STEM challenge, game, or creative project
Time for exploration, play, and connection with other homeschoolers.

Every class is designed to be active, engaging, and meaningful.

Here is what we will be exploring this Fall!

This Fall, the woods become our laboratory as we investigate transformation, tree history, changing ecosystems, and the surprising ways plants travel

🐛 Caterpillars: Moth or Butterfly?
🌳 Dendrochronology: Reading the Story of a Tree
🌿 Invasive Species Investigators
🌱 Seeds on the Move

(Lessons may shift slightly based on weather, seasonal discoveries, specimen availability, and park conditions. Unexpected discoveries are part of the Nature School experience!)

Why families love this class?

Real Science: Lessons are created by a former scientist with a background in biology, chemistry, and toxicology.
Children Learn by Doing: Students search, compare, classify, test, build, and investigate rather than completing stacks of worksheets.
The Outdoors Becomes the Laboratory: Children encounter science through real trees, seeds, insects, habitats, specimens, and seasonal changes.
Small and Personal: A small-group environment gives children room to participate, ask questions, and make friends.

Take a glance at what our Spring Nature School Looked like!

@wonderlearningliving I had a lot of fun teaching Nature School this Spring. We learned soooo much! #natureschool #wonderwilds #homeschooling #naturebasedlearning #homeschoolmom ♬ Kids Happy - SILVANA INSPIRA

More than nature play. Science children can touch, test, and remember.

Hi, I’m Jennifer—a homeschool mom, former chemist, and the founder of Wonder Wilds Nature School.

With a background in biology, toxicology, and chemistry, I created Nature School to give children the kind of science education they remember: science they can observe, investigate, question, and experience for themselves.

For the past six years, I have helped local homeschool families learn through outdoor investigations, experiments, nature study, creative projects, and meaningful seasonal discoveries.

My goal is not simply to teach children facts about nature. It is to help them become confident observers, thoughtful investigators, and lifelong learners.

Frequently asked questions

What happens in bad weather?

Nature School will continue to run as long as there are no dangerous storms, high winds, or temperatures under 22 degrees. Please make sure you are prepared for all weather.

Can I bring other siblings ?

Absolutely, older and younger siblings are welcome to attend as well.

Is the price per person or per family?

For NATURE SCHOOL the price is per family. It is one flat fee of $75.

Would my child be to old for this?

I do not cap the age on this group however if your child would enjoy deeper topics, more advanced science, drawing and watercolor techniques then my Advanced Class might be a better fit.

What should we bring?

I provide all basic supplies for this class however kids love to bring collection bags, magnifying glasses, water bottle, and extra clothes.

All the details

Nature School meets on Tuesday mornings.
Class dates are September 1st and 22nd and October 6th and 27th.
Each class will be at 10:30 AM
We will meet at Fleming Falls Nature Preserve 2276 Fleming Falls Rd Mansfield, OH 44903
The program is designed primarily for children ages 4–10. Lessons are presented with enough depth to engage older elementary students while remaining active and accessible for younger children.
Price is $75 per family.
A parent or caregiver must stay on site.

Ready to Join Fall Nature School

Spots are limited to keep the small group setting so register now!