The Early Learners program is for preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program participants will experience a connection to nature through hands-on, immersive opportunities. The Program fosters a strong connection to nature by using our head, heart and hands. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the seasonal changes and connect with the land at a pace that feels right to them.
Cataraqui Conservation has protocols in place for the health and safety of staff and participants. Programs take place outside. We ask all participants (child & parent/guardian) to do a pre-screening before coming to a program. Any participation (child & parent/guardian) is not feeling well is asked to stay at home and not come to program that day.
Location:
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (north of Hwy. 401 on Division St.) in Kingston
2025 Spring Program Time & Dates:
- 10:00 to 11:30 am
- Tuesday mornings
- April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10
- Eight visits! Marsh, Insects, Forest Therapy, Birds, Trees, Flowers, Plants, Reptiles and Amphibians, Forest Kitchen and more!
Fees:
$64 per child – $8 x 8 visits. Once the program has started there are no refunds. To qualify for a refund you must notify Cataraqui Conservation five business days (Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) before the block start date.
Registration:
View our Booking Page to register. Click on the Early Learner tab and on the calendar navigate to April 22. Click on the green highlighted date to register.
Home Learners & Children ages 6 to 11
Our Nature Program for children ages 6 to 11 encourage participants to explore the wild spaces of Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area and lean about nature and conservation. Throughout the program participants will experience a connection to nature through hands-on, immersive opportunities. The Program fosters a strong connection to nature by using our head, heart and hands. Children will have the opportunity to experience seasonal changes and connect with the land at a pace that feels right to them.
Parents/guardians are asked to stay with their child during the program, it will not be a drop-off program.
Cataraqui Conservation has protocols in place for the health and safety of staff and participants. Programs take place outside. We ask all participants (child & parent/guardian) to do a pre-screening before coming to a program. Any participation (child & parent/guardian) who is not feeling well is asked to stay at home and not come to program that day.
Location:
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (north of Hwy. 401 on Division St.) in Kingston
2025 Spring Program Time & Dates:
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm
- Wednesday afternoons
- April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18*
* Wed. June 18 - save the whole day - to be announced) - Eight visits! Marsh, Insects, Forest Therapy, Trees, Flowers, Plants, Reptiles and Amphibians, Forest Kitchen and more.
Fees:
$64 per child ($8 x 8 visits). Price includes tax and registration is required. Registration is for the full program. Once the program has started, there are no refunds. To qualify for a refund you must notify the Cataraqui Conservation five business days (Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) before the program start date.
Registration:
View our Booking Page to register. Click on the Home Learner tab and on the calendar navigate to April 23. Click on the green highlighted date to register.