This day of outdoor workshops will help ground you as we embrace the changes of Spring with young children. Join experts in the field of nature-based early learning to share ideas and practices with a variety of hands-on sessions to choose from incluing: Mindfulness, Sprituality, and Nature-Based Education; Spring plant walk with identification; needle felted crafting with wool; children's garden activities and more. Hosted at ANBE's outdoor 'lab' forest school, Notchcliff Nature Programs is based at Glen Meadows Retirement Community near Towson, MD. This day will take place 100% immersed in nature outdoors!

ANBE will provide a professional development certificate at the conclusion of the event. Please dress for the weather, as 100% 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. Pending MSDE approval for six (6) clock hours of professional development!

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, parents, 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, homeschooling, and more.