Program

As the ocean tide comes in and out, it leaves behind signs of the incredible undersea universe. The shells, polished rocks, seaweed, driftwood, and creatures living in tidepools which you might encounter at the beach are just the beginning. What is a shell for and how many sea creatures have them? What other animals live in the ocean? How large is a blue whale? Is all coral the same? Can you fit inside a sea turtle shell? Possible activities include a tide-pool touch tank, shell stamping in clay; sea shell exploration and mandalas; and meeting a hermit crab.  

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.