BEan In Nature

BEan In Nature offers a variety of activities that immerse children in the natural world. Participants engage in nature immersion, earth science, stewardship, and wilding skills. The program also includes wild art, social emotional wellness, wild crafting, inquiry-based learning, gardening, ancient living skills, natural history education, survival skill awareness, ecology education, and animal exploration.

• Ages: 2–9 years old
• Location: Woodside Huddart Park

The program is led by Marisa Bean, the Program Director and Founder. BEan In Nature has been recognized with the "Best of Outdoor Programming" award and is supported by the Woodcrest Foundations Grant. Unique features of the program include NatureLed Science Inquiry, Coyote mentoring, and low instructor-to-student ratios with additional support from a Teen Assistant. The mission of BEan In Nature is to facilitate a love and connection to nature through experiential, child-led learning.

Last updated November 28, 2025.