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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. 

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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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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.

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Prairie Ecology Bus Center
939 North Hwy 86
PO Box 429
Lakefield, MN  56150
507-662-5064
prairie@ecologybus.org
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Annual Report
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAMS
    • Ecology Bus
    • Assemblies
    • Naturalists Programs
    • Prairie Planetarium
    • Aquatic Invasive Species
    • On Site Programming >
      • Public Programs
      • Homeschool
      • Nature Buddies for Preschool
      • Youth Day Camp
      • Youth Summer Camp
      • Youth Garden Club
      • Community Garden
    • Teacher Resources
  • Annual Events
    • Party on the Prairie
    • Prairie Winds Kite Fly
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Adopt-An-Animal
    • Donate
  • Rentals
    • Snow Shoes
    • Nature Packs
    • Meeting Space
    • Nature Birthday Parties
  • Sparks Park