Join us for a 90-minute adventure designed for children ages 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers. Move at your child’s pace as you explore the forest, visit favorite play spots, and dive into hands-on, messy, and exciting nature play each week.
Family Forest School is more than just outdoor fun—it’s a chance to build a caring community rooted in our Forest School philosophy and anti-bias principles. Together, families, children, and staff create a safe space where everyone feels welcome and connected through a shared love of nature.
As you explore the forest side by side, you’ll bond through simple joys—spotting colorful flowers, smelling fresh rain, listening to birdsong, crunching snow underfoot, and sharing snacks in the peaceful woods. It’s about being present, playing together, and building lasting memories in nature.
“Ms. Amanda is a masterful educator, who weaves best practices in early childhood education (fine and gross motor, literacy, math/science) into a nature and play-based curriculum. Finally, she speaks and listens to students (and parents!) with such respect and caring, modeling how to cooperate, resolve conflicts, and express feelings. These skills will be so important for my daughter as she moves into kindergarten next year. I truly could not imagine a more wonderful preschool experience for our daughter. I highly recommend Forest School!!!”
Children ages 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers
Morning Sessions 9:30-11:00 am
Afternoon Sessions 3:00-4:30 pm
Summer 2026
| Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | |
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| AM Session | AM Session | AM Session | |
| Session 1: | 07/07/2026- 08/11/2026 | 07/08/2026- 08/12/2026 | 07/09/2026- 08/13/2026 |
| Makeup Date: | August 18 | August 19 | August 20 |
Register by clicking View More button in list of Upcoming Events
Autumn 2026
| Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | |
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| AM Session | AM Session | AM Session | |
| Session 1: | September 8-October 13 | September 9-October 14 | September 10-October 15 |
| Makeup Date: | October 20 | October 21 | October 22 |
| Session 2: | October 27-December 1 | October 28-December 2 | October 29-December 3 |
| Makeup Date: | December 8 | December 9 | December 10 |
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Winter 2027
| Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | |
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| AM Session | AM Session | AM Session | |
| Session 1: | January 5-February 2 | January 6-February 3 | January 7-February 4 |
| Makeup Date: | February 10 | February 11 | February 12 |
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Spring 2027
| Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Session | AM Session | AM Session | |
| Session 1: | February 23-March 23 | February 24-March 24 | February 25-March 25 |
| Makeup Date: | March 30 | March 31 | April 1 |
| Session 2: | April 14-May 18 | April 15-May 19 | April 16-May 20 |
| Makeup Date: | May 25 | May 26 | May 27 |
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📅 Upcoming Events
📍 Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
📍 Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Family Forest School Enrollment Process
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Click on one of the links listed in the "Date & Pricing Information" section above.
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Seasonal attendance is due at the time of registration. Payments made 5 days after scheduled payment date will result in a $50 late fee.
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Please feel free to email the Forest School Director if you have any questions.
