nature buddies preschool

Nature Buddies is a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old.  Like traditional preschool programs, Nature Buddies will focus on preparing children for kindergarten both academically and socially. Unlike a normal school classroom, Nature Buddies will be held primarily outdoors to teach academics and social skills through immersion in nature.  Our goals are to build a child’s confidence, stimulate their mind, and grow a love for nature. 

Nature Buddies meets the first and third Friday of the month from 9:00-11:00 am. Nature Buddies is a more traditional preschool program with drop-off and pick-up times and adults will not be allowed to stay with their preschool child during the class. Students must be toilet trained. 

Register
Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Member cost is $10, non-member cost is $12 per program. 
Register for one or more programs by emailing prairie@ecologybus.org or by calling 507-662-5064.
Payment will be due the day of the program.

Weather
Our programs will be held both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
Please be sure your child is adequately prepared to go outdoors for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
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Waitlist
A waitlist will be formed once the program has reached capacity.
​Before the start of the session more groups or program times may be added.