Program

The explosion of colors in the leaves is the trees’ last celebration before the long sleep of winter. When the leaves have fallen, the trees are bare and ready to rest until spring. Compare the sizes, shapes, colors, and textures of different leaves. Learn about the transformative process of decomposition which turns the leaves back into nutritious soil! Possible activities include a fully sensory examination of fall leaves; making a leaf rainbow or collage; exploring leaf mold and rotting wood; and meeting a worm or a snail. 

Founded in 1983, The Nature Connection has provided programing to those in need of, but cut off from or have difficulty accessing, nature’s healing. The Nature Connection provides therapeutic nature programs that utilize radical respectfulness along with sensory exploration of nature to foster psychological wellbeing, social wellbeing, and the human-nature relationship for participants of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.   

By recreating natural habitats indoors, we engage the senses and offer hands-on exploration. As participants explore nature, they connect with themselves, their peers and/or caregivers, and nature in new ways. This helps our participants manage and overcome obstacles and improve wellbeing by increasing overall self-confidence, promoting positive social interactions, and decreasing stress and anxiety.