At Firefly Explorers Nature School, our classes are focused on child-led exploration! We want to plant a seed of excitement and love for the outdoors while having lots of fun along the way. Classes will include nature walks, guided activities, free play, crafts, mud play, and more!

Class is 1 hour long from 10:00a-11:00a with optional picnic and playtime afterward.

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers! We believe nature is for EVERYONE so all are welcome at Nature School!

Note: if you have a child who needs accommodations or doesn’t fall between the ages 3-5, but you think Nature School would be a great fit send us an email at info@naturegirlcollective.com!

Yes! While our classes are designed specifically for participants ages 3-5, siblings are more than welcome to join! We just ask that if your child will be using supplies or participating in a class you register them separately.

(Siblings get a 20% off discount! Send us an email at info@naturegirlcollective.com to get set up with the discount.)

Yes, at this time we require that one caregiver be present per family for class.

Note: If you require special accommodations or want to partner up with a fellow classmate’s parent, send us an email at info@naturegirlcollective.com for more information!

Our Chesapeake class takes place at a local park in Deep Creek. Our Virginia Beach class takes place at a local park not far from Chic’s Beach. Our Farm Explorers class takes place at Our Sensory Farm in Chesapeake.

Exact location information will be sent out after registration!

(Note: If you have a concern about where the class will be located feel free to send us an email at info@naturegirlcollective.com)

Hey there, I’m Christiana! I’m the owner and primary teacher of Nature School. I have 5+ years of experience teaching various forms of nature classes. I’ve worked with students ranging from age 2-17 years old in various settings including the Virginia Aquarium, Nature Forward in Chevy Chase, MD, and the Carrie Murray Nature Center. I hold a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland as well as Growing Up WILD Certifications. In addition, I’m First Aid and CPR Certified! You can learn more about me and why I started Nature School here.

This is a rain-or-shine class! We believe that great moments of wonder in nature often occur on the most unexpected days- including rainy ones!

That being said, we will not go out in weather that would pose a danger to us. If a class needs to be canceled due to weather we will reach out to discuss alternative options.

Our Spring Season will be 11 weeks/classes long! Class will begin the week of March 4 and will end the week of May 21.

There will be 1 week off for Spring Break.

A water bottle, proper clothes and footwear, a change of clothes, and a snack! I will also send out more specific lists for each class depending on certain activities we’ll be doing!

Yes! Despite our website being named “Nature Girl Collective”, Nature School is, in fact, open to boys and girls alike!

The name “Nature Girl Collective” came from a nickname I was given since I’m a big fan of nature. You can think of it as class with “Nature Girl” as your guide, kind of like having Miss Frizzle as your teacher! ;)