Friday - Saturday, April 25 - 26, 2025

Camp Takimina

Columbia, MO

Spring is in the air and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Join us for an event that brings together experts in the field of nature-based early learning to share ideas and practices with a variety of hands-on sessions to choose from. 

Friday will feature a gentle start to the retreat with sunset forest bathing and a campfire networking opportunity. On Saturday we will dive into a full day of

nature-based workshops crafted to inspire, reset, and rejuvenate!

This event is pending for 8hrs Missouri State Early Childhood Continuing Education clock hours. 

ANBE will provide a professional development certificate at the conclusion of the event. Please dress for the weather, as most of this training takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Coffee/tea with lite breakfast and lunch is included, but remember your canteen for drinks throughout the day. 

Note: We strive for zero waste during our events; please bring your canteen for drinks.

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for educators, caregivers, and others working with young children ages 2 to 8. Our participants work in all kinds of settings, from nature-based schools and forest kindergartens to public schools, traditional preschools, HeadStart programs, child care settings, and more.

Workshop Descriptions

This retreat is packed with topics you will love! You can look forward to engaging, immersive sessions on the topics you need to learn, play, and explore with children outside! Workshop topics include:

• Guided Forest Bathing Experience
• Spring Foraging: Tricks of the Trade
• Slowing Down with Sit Spots
• Plant Identification

Click the "register" button for full workshop descriptions, presenter bios, and pricing!

Lodging 

The following locations are recommended for lodging should you be travelling from outside the area: 

Drury Inn & Suites: Columbia Stadium Blvd.

(~11min away)

Holiday Inn Executive Center - Columbia Mall

(~10min away)

On-site lodging of many different types (tent camping, cabin, RV etc) at Camp Takimina is also available. Email friendsoftakamina@gmail.com or call (573) 445-7536 for inquiries.