Program

Learn about resilience and adaptations as we explore the unique desert environment. What plants and animals live there? How are they able to survive and thrive? What other secrets can the desert tell us? Possible activities include examining fossils, rocks, and snake skins; creating sand art; clay stamping of shells; exploring succulents; and possibly meeting a snake or a tortoise. 

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.