Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions
- When: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Location varies each week (see description), Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $25 per guided nature-based immersion and sensory play session (or $90 for all 4 sessions)
We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our Prairie Babies program is designed for children ages 0-2 and follows the forest school model for education. This means our program is entirely outdoors and uses free play in nature to guide our classes. Our outdoor classroom is located in the Serenola Forest Neighborhood on the south side of Gainesville, with hikes through Serenola Forest and a few site visits to neighboring natural areas.
Our Philosophy:
At Prairie’s Edge Forest School, we believe that children are not simply “adults-in-training” but are important people in our social and ecological community. They should be listened to, valued, and respected. This idea drives our approach to learning as the instructors at PEFS follow the child’s interest and allow play to drive our agenda.
New Fall Sessions!
Session 1: Saturday, September 27th, 12-1:30 pm – Autumn’s Embrace: A Harvest Gathering
Session 2: Saturday, October 18th, 12-1:30 pm– The Grove of Nature Spirits: Discover your inner magic
Session 3: Sunday, November 9th, 12-1:30 pm – Nature Dens: Preparing for Winter’s sleep
Session 4: Sunday, December 7th, 12-1:30 pm – Welcoming Winter: Forest Crafts and Light Exploration
Cost: $25 per guided nature-based immersion and sensory play session (or $90 for all 4 sessions)
Cost is per family – More than 1 caregiver and child can be included in a family.
Location: The location may vary for each session date, but will be held at either one of our Forest School locations in south Gainesville. Details and directions to location will be provided a few days before the session date.
Prairie Buds (3-5) and Prairie Babies (0-2) classes are taught by Jordan Evans who has obtained her certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the University of Florida and is currently pursuing registration with the AHTA as a Horticultural Therapist (HTR).
*Please visit the PEFS website for more session information and details for registering!
- Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
- Contact Phone: 352-514-0218
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Family Fun
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