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HOORAY! A SNOW DAY!

January 16, 2019 - Preschool, Preschool News

At the Nature Preschool, we relish time to play and explore in nature, no matter the weather. We play in rain, in puddles, in heat, and chill, and on some… Read more »

Tags: animal tracks art and nature footprints ice Nature Play no such thing as bad weather preschool community sensory play sledding snow snow day snowflakes winter winter activities winter inspired art

The Wonders of Irvine

October 3, 2018 - Forest Dreamers, Preschool

This week we set out to scout ideas for our friends next week! We walked at a quick pace since we knew we wanted to explore some streams and ponds… Read more »

Tags: art and nature Garter snake Hungry Mantis Irvine Nature Center Monarch Butterfly Pokeberry art stream fun

Arts-Integration at The Nature Preschool

July 22, 2014 - Preschool News

As early childhood programs go, it’s no surprise that our educational approach is unique. Daily outdoor learning and child-led exploration, in all weather, is hard to come by in most preschool… Read more »

Tags: art and nature art education arts education and early childhood arts integration in nature preschool nature preschool and arts preschool art and nature

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    11201 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    Phone: 443­-738-9200
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