Free Nature Playgroup @ Audubon Vermont

Get outside and explore the magic of Audubon. The Audubon's goal is to support parents and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in getting outdoors and exploring nature. Research shows positive impacts of spending time in nature on a child's physical, cognitive, and social development. Audubon provides children and families with quality opportunities to directly experience the natural world. The 255 acres of forest, meadow, beaver pond, rivers, and peeper pond offer the perfect space to play and interact with other families and the outdoors.

When: MONDAY Mornings from 9:30 - 11 am. (Please plan to arrive on time as we will be walking around our trails)

Who: Children ages birth to 5 years old. Parents and/or caregivers must accompany. Sorry, no older siblings.

Where: In the spring, summer, and fall, we will meet at the picnic tables behind the trail kiosk just down the hill from the sugarhouse parking area. Through the winter, we will be meeting by the Education Barn at 255 Sherman Hollow Rd in Huntington. While we will still spend a majority of the time playing outdoors, this will provide us with a warm indoor space to use as needed. Please check the site for details

What to Expect: We will do a short walk to a fun location on our property where we will play and explore, often in connection to a seasonal theme. After an hour or so we will end our morning with a bring-your-own snack and a read-aloud story.

What to Bring: This is a nature playgroup! Every week we will likely get wet, muddy, and dirty. We recommend clothing and footwear that can withstand the nature-loving tendencies of your little one. Also, bring any water or snacks you may need. We do not have running water by our sugarhouse.

Registration: By checking off the days you plan to attend on our site, you will be added to our list of people to email if we have to cancel a particular day. Checking the box also helps us plan for how many people to expect. Pre-registration is not required, but it is helpful.

Cancellation Plan: If we need to cancel the playgroup we will post a notice on our social media, on our webpage, and email those folks who have given us their contact information.