Program

Learn about the life cycle of a plant and the different strategies plants have for ensuring their survival and the dispersal of their seeds. Compare the different sizes and shapes of seeds, how they travel, and ways that people and animals use seeds. Possible activities include experimenting to compare the different way that seeds move from sticky burdock to light and fluffy milkweed; seed planting; and exploring the different ways that we use seeds.  

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.