The child’s right to play and need for nature are at the heart of our philosophy.

At Linden Hills Nature School, we prioritize play. We believe that children thrive when their foundation is built upon freely chosen, self-directed, and intrinsically motivated play.

Children in our program develop self-regulation, build confidence, and gain social skills as they run, jump, climb, imagine, wonder, and explore in the natural world. The life skills gained while playing outside prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.