These are exciting times at Emerald Heart as we expand our programming to include more of our local community. We have joined with In Place, a new nonprofit focused on place-centered nature education.
Children's Programs
Do you have a daughter 5 to 9 years old?
We would love for her to join us in our daylong celebration on May 1st, 2024.
Are you a homeschool parent?
Bear Valley Friends, a Nature-based Homeschool Enrichment Program
Mondays and Tuesdays
9:15-3:15
Ages 5 to 9 years
Parent run
Lead Teacher: Taira Restar
On Wednesdays, Bear Valley Friends join Emerald Heart's Forest Day
Bear Valley Friends homeschool parents and our director, Taira, collaborate to offer a nourishing and cohesive 3-day per week nature immersion. Teacher-led activities include place-based reading and writing invitations and place-based science explorations, as well as mindfulness, kinship and kindness practices. There is plenty of time for free play and child-led explorations.