Forest Friends

A Nature and Play-Based Caregiver & Child Gathering Space

Come Outside & Play

A Nature- and Play-Based Caregiver & Child Gathering Space

Wednesdays in October | 9:30–11:00 a.m. | Ages 1–5

Come spend the morning outside with us! Designed for young children and the grown-ups who care for them, this four-week series is a welcoming space to play, explore, connect, and experience the benefits of time outdoors together.

Held on the beautiful Princeton Friends School campus, each gathering will invite children to follow their curiosity through open-ended nature play while caregivers connect with one another and learn simple, practical ways to bring more outdoor play into everyday family life.

Come for the fun and community—and leave with new ideas, strategies, and confidence for incorporating nature play into your at-home routine.

What to Expect

Each week will include opportunities for:

Child-led outdoor exploration and play
Storytelling
Simple nature-based activities you can recreate at home
Connection and community with other caregivers and young children
Conversation about supporting social-emotional development, independence, curiosity, and healthy risk-taking through play
Plenty of time to get muddy, investigate, wonder, move, and simply be outside together

Children ages 1–5 are invited to participate in the ways that feel right for them, with their caregiver alongside them.

Your Facilitators

The series is led by Jillian Best Adler, early childhood expert and educator, and Morgan Silk, educational and social-emotional learning leader and artist.

Together, Jillian and Morgan bring deep experience in early childhood development, play, social-emotional learning, and creating environments where children can explore with confidence and caregivers can feel supported.

Rain or Shine

At Princeton Friends, we believe there is no single kind of day that's right for outdoor play. We'll gather outdoors on the Princeton Friends campus no matter the weather.

Dress for the forecast—and expect that getting a little wet, muddy, or messy may be part of the fun!

Dates & Registration

Every Wednesday in October
9:30–11:00 a.m.
For children ages 1–5 and their caregivers

$25 per class

Discounts:
10% off registration for all four classes
10% sibling discount — email us for the sibling discount code

Space is limited. Join us outside!

Questions? Email us today.