Program Overview

On Fridays at 11:00 am, join us in our beloved South Mountain Reservation for an afternoon of nature exploration and community building. On our hike, we will set out on a trail and explore the reservation to see what we can discover. We invite your family to follow your curiosity and explore the great outdoors with us!

Weather
Our classes run through all types of weather, making rain, snow, and sun all a part of our learning and play. If dangerous weather is in the forecast, families are informed of an alternative date for the hike.

Fee
This hike is $15. The proceeds will go to The South Mountain Conservancy. Why are we charging you ask? It’s to cover expenses of supplies we will need for the hike, maybe a small project for the group and the rest will go to The South Mountain Conservancy. We think it’s nice to give back to the park we explore in.

Do you have any questions?

Who is this hike for?
Caregivers and children of any age….what did you say? any age?! My child cannot walk. Strap them on we say…Come join us!
Please note that this is not a drop-off class, caregivers are expected to stay, learn and play together. 

Who is leading us?
Our hikes are led by our teacher, Veronica. Veronica has lead numerous hikes all over South Mountain Reservation and loves sharing her knowledge about plants and animals with children and families.

What should we expect?
We will meet each week in the front of the Wild Flower Preserve by the dog park. Caregivers and children will meet before 10:00 am, once we are ready we will walk at a gentle pace on a trail with Veronica as the guide. We will stop along the way to look at tree guides, the reservation map, a worm, a stick, a brown rock….etc. Curiosity will be our guide. When the group seems tired we will head back. It will be approximately 45 minutes.

What is the group size?
We will limit the class size to 8 - 10 people as we hike.

What are the next steps?
Sign up with the link below and we will send you our guide and information about the class. We will also ask you for your contact information which we will only use if there is a location change or inclement weather. On the day of the hike pack your water bottle, a snack, and your kid (not in the same bag).