Welcome to Firefly Explorers Nature School! We offer outdoor programs based in Virginia Beach & Chesapeake, VA for children ages 2-7!
Our Classes
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FIREFLY EXPLORERS
Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 am! From squirrels to mushrooms, each week we’ll cover a different topic within our theme. Classes are designed for explorers & their caregivers and may include nature walks, guided activities, free play, storytime, crafts, mud play, and more!
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NATURE PLAY & STORYTIME
Come join us for a time of nature play and exploring nature through stories! Class will take place on Thursdays at 10 am. This class is welcome to ALL ages but will be geared toward our littlest explorers (ages 2-4)!
Meet the Teacher
Christiana Veirs is the owner and lead teacher of Firefly Explorers Nature School! Christiana has over 8 years of nature education experience and is a certified Nature-Based Teacher through the Association of Nature-Based Education. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland. She has taught students about everything from macroinvertebrates and acorns to ocean zones and pollinators. Christiana has worked for organizations such as the Virginia Aquarium, Nature Forward (formerly the Audubon Naturalist Society), and the Carrie Murray Nature Center.
Christiana is passionate about getting people of all ages and abilities outdoors enjoying nature. Some of Christiana’s fondest childhood memories include being outside. Christiana writes “my early experiences in nature shaped me into the person I am today. My hope is that I can provide amazing experiences in nature for you and your family, that your child will cherish for years to come.”