Nature Skool with Dawn Derrien

We’re excited to introduce Nature Skool, a new-to-Ellis program launching this summer hosted by Dawn Derrien. Running July 3–August 21 from 10:00–11:30 am, this 8-week series invites families to explore, learn, and play together in nature.

Designed for children ages 3–6, Nature Skool is a tactile, child-led program where learning happens through hands-on discovery and play. Each 1.5-hour session includes an introductory activity and two guided activities, each carefully designed to encourage exploration, curiosity, and creativity with the natural world.

This program is $5 per family, requires pre-registration, and is limited to 20 participants.

Please note that this is NOT a drop-off program and parents/guardians are required to attend.

Date: Friday Mornings, July 3- August 21
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: $5 per family
Spots Available: 20 (this count includes attending parents)

Please see below for our Facility Rental Rates. Send an email to INFO@ELLISNATURECENTRE.CA to book.

Facility Rental Rates

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that for all of our events we require MINIMUM 48 HOURS NOTICE of a cancellation for a refund to be issued. If we are less than 48 hours away from an event and you are needing to cancel, please notify us so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Your payment for the event will then become a donation to Ellis Nature Centre. Thanks for your cooperation!

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