Day/Time: Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
Location: Forest Glen Woods

Join other area caregivers and kids on Wednesday mornings for unstructured forest playtime. The goal of this event is to give kids a chance for unstructured outdoor play.

In this group, there are no planned activities or lessons. Children move, explore, and engage at their own pace. Adults stay close, but practice observing before intervening. This creates space to notice what kids are actually doing and learn more about who they are.

Many parents are used to feeling responsible for entertaining, guiding, or helping their child. This space offers something different—the chance to step back, watch more closely, and respond with greater clarity.

Each week we meet at Forest Glen Woods. Park towards the back of the parking lot and we’ll meet on the grass near the picnic shelter. We start at 10am with a snack and introductions and then take off down the path at 10:15am.

• 10:00am: Meet at the pavilion. This is a good time to have a snack and settle in. We minimize snacks during play time.
• 10:15am: Introductions and head down the trail. We walk at the kids pace and minimize adult discussion. 
• 10:30am (approximate): Arrive at the play space and settle in.
• 10:45-11:15am: Observation time – during this time, we minimize adult discussion and focus on what the children are doing.
• 11:35am: Circle time. 
• 11:50am: Walk back to the pavilion together.

We allow time for a snack at the beginning before we head down the trail. This allows kids the ability to fully focus on play without being distracted by grumbling bellies. While you and your kids are certainly welcome to eat anytime you want, the structure is set up to avoid snacks during the main time for play. 

You are fully responsible for the children in your care. Please establish the safety boundaries that make sense for your family.

The event will continue rain or shine. We will cancel in case of severe weather (lightning).