Weekend Wonderings

Weekend Wonderings (formerly Weekend Nature Club) is a family-friendly introduction to the plants, animals, and ecology of the Red River Gorge region. Join us as we gather monthly to learn, explore, and play together. Each month we will explore a seasonally appropriate nature topic that elicits wonder and excitement for all ages. Time is nature is a great way to bond as a family, unplug, and unwind from a long week. Our campus at The Wilds has been sculpted to attract as much wildlife as possible thanks to its previous caretakers, regional herpetologist and local educator Dan and Judy Dourson, respectively, so there is much to see and learn about! We make time in every session to offer free play in nature with other children and families. This has become a cornerstone of all Red Oaks programming and has helped to shape and build our community. Child-led inquiry and discovery lead to moments of awe and wonder that are important developmentally, but also for our mental health as supported by many research studies.

Location

Red Oaks at The Wilds - Join Uma for this weekend series. This program is great for all ages. Registration is for individual class sign-ups, advanced registration is required.

Dates and times

Weekend Wonderings is offered every third Saturday afternoon throughout the year ending in November. This program is from 2-5 pm.

Winter and Spring Sessions

January 20 - Animal Tracking

February 17 - Clouds

March 16 - Ferns

April 20 - Birds

May 18 - Butterflies (Free as part of Spring Fest!)

June 15 - Summer Bushcrafting Series

July 20 - Summer Bushcrafting Series

August 17 - Summer Bushcrafting Series (Free as part of Natural Bridge Artisan Festival!)

This program is paused for the fall while we learn more about our community.

Cost per class

Members: $25 per family

Non-Members: $35 per family

Our Weekend Wonderings is for everyone! We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us. Scholarships and financial assistance is available in order to remove any barriers to participation. Please inquire for more information to info@redoaksforestschool.org.

SIGN UP

Registration for Fall Programming is open May 28, 2024 for members and May 30, 2024 for non-members.

If the sessions are full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to a waiting list.

Members get priority registration among other benefits. If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today! Join us here.