Young Trackers is free for all children ages 5–16! We meet at Patterson Park at Pavilion 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We can’t wait to meet you!
To provide a safe space for children to build community with one another while discovering new interests in nature. Through our immersive, nature-based curriculum, urban greening efforts, and brown bag lunch program, we aim to nurture children’s self-esteem, community resilience, and environmental stewardship while integrating foundational skills in math, reading, and science.
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Research shows that children's engagement with nature enhances creativity, cooperative play, and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving and critical thinking. It also improves academic performance, physical health, and emotional well-being by reducing stress and depression. Nature-based experiences promote positive social interactions and are particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD