Public Program Offerings
New Nature Programs for children ages 2 years old to 5th grade.
Spring 2026 – Current & Upcoming Program Offerings:
- Babes in the Woods; for 2-5 years old, 4 months are now available; February, March, April, May 2026
- Afternoon Adventures – 12 Week Program ~ Registration now open for the Spring Program of 2026 – Monday Afternoons; February 23 through May 18, 2026
- Wandering in the Woods; for K-5th Grades ~ 6 week After School Program ~ Coming Soon; Spring 2026.
Each small class of students engages in cooperative, inquiry-based learning, guided by professionally trained educators.
Our programs take place outdoors; taking advantage of 400-acres of land and the many habitats at Hoover Forest Preserve has to offer throughout the seasons.
Children develop a strong sense of their place in the natural world, a love and respect for plants and animals, and a sense of belonging to both Hoover Forest Preserve and to their community.
Spring 2026
