Nature Play Days

Bouick Field at the San Anselmo Playhouse, 27 Kensington, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Nature Play Days are special outdoor play experiences for young children that invites them to slow down, get curious, get messy, and discover the natural world through open-ended play and exploration.

​We spend our time outside noticing what is around us, following children's interests, collecting treasures, creating with natural materials, moving our bodies, and making space for wonder.

​Each Nature Play Day is different because nature is always changing. Rather than following a predetermined theme or lesson, the environment is thoughtfully prepared with invitations for children to explore, create, move, imagine, and discover at their own pace.

​At Snails & Turkey Tails, we believe that children have a hundred languages for expressing themselves—through painting and building, movement and storytelling, collecting and creating, wondering and discovering.

​Part artist's studio, part outdoor adventure, part nature sanctuary, Nature Play Days offer a thoughtfully prepared environment where children can explore materials, ideas, and the natural world with curiosity and joy.

​There are no prescribed crafts or step-by-step projects here. Instead, children are offered time, space, beautiful materials, and the freedom to follow their own ideas.

​On any given Saturday, children may find a cozy camping tent for imaginative play and quiet reflection, a hammock swaying beneath the trees, a slackline for balancing and building confidence, a mud kitchen for messy exploration, a tool station for constructing and creating, and art materials and natural treasures waiting to be discovered.

​Children might sculpt with clay, paint with watercolors, experiment with mud and water, build with sticks and wood, create ephemeral art from found objects, hammer and construct with real tools, balance and climb, swing in the hammock, curl up in the tent, or spend the morning captivated by a feather, a beetle, a tiny creature, or the changing light through the trees.

​We believe that creativity is not separate from learning—it is learning.

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Nature Play Days support:

  • Creativity and self-expression
  • Confidence and independence
  • Fine and gross motor development
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Sensory exploration
  • Emotional development
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • A lifelong connection to the natural world

 

Most importantly, Nature Play Days honor childhood as a time of wonder, play, movement, and discovery.


Safety Information

  • Staff is First Aid Certified
  • Employee Background Checks
  • Carries Liability Insurance

This information is provided by the organization and has not been independently verified by Enrichment.kids.

Policies

Nature Play Days Refund, Cancellation & Transfer PolicyRegistration & PaymentFull payment is due at the time of registration to reserve your child's space.Because our classes are intentionally small, enrollment is limited and spaces are held exclusively for registered participants.Cancellations & WithdrawalsCancellations made more than 30 days before the first class of the session will receive a refund, less a $50 administrative fee.Cancellations made within 30 days of class are non-refundable, as we are unlikely to fill reserved spaces on short notice.Missed ClassesWe are unable to offer make-up classes or credits for missed classes.WeatherNature Play Days are designed to take place outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Please dress your child appropriately for the season and changing weather.In the event of hazardous conditions, such as poor air quality, dangerous storms, or other unsafe circumstances, Snails & Turkey Tails may reschedule a class, offer a make-up opportunity if possible, or provide an alternative learning experience at our discretion. Program ChangesSnails & Turkey Tails reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify a class due to low enrollment, instructor illness or injury, unsafe conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.If a session is canceled before it begins, families will receive a refund or be transferred to another section. Refunds reflect a nonrefundable registration processing fee. If a class or classes must be canceled after the session has started and cannot be rescheduled, a prorated credit or refund may be offered at our discretion.Right to Refuse or Discontinue ServiceTo maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all participants, Snails & Turkey Tails reserves the right to refuse enrollment or discontinue participation if a child or family is unable to follow program policies or if continued participation compromises the safety or well-being of the group.

Location

mapBouick Field at the San Anselmo Playhouse, 27 Kensington, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Snails & Turkey Tails Snails & Turkey Tails

Snails & Turkey Tails Nature School is a small, outdoor early childhood program rooted in connection, curiosity, and meaningful experiences in nature. Through play-based learning, hands-on exploration, and daily adventure, children build confidence, resilience, and a deep relationship with the natural world in a warm and nurturing community.
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