Discover Forest School – Free Trial Day!
Let your child explore, play, and learn in nature;guided by a village of educators, mentors, and real-world skill sharing.
What we offer!
Located in Morningside Park, Nurture the Nature Forest School offers Forest Preschool, Kindergarten, School-Age Forest School, and Camps.
Our unique approach blends child-led outdoor education with therapeutic support, nurturing emotional resilience, confidence, independence, and a deep connection with nature. Through hands-on exploration, real-world challenges, and practical life skills, children learn by doing, discovering their strengths, and growing at their own pace.
Guided by experienced educators and visiting specialists, our village-style approach brings generations, skills, and community knowledge together, enriching children’s learning through meaningful relationships and real-world experiences.
📍 Morningside Park — 390 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough
Limited spaces available!
Experience the benefits of learning in nature.
A place where your child can explore, create, and build confidence in a rich, sensory environment.
Through hands-on experiences and real-world skill building, children develop resilience, independence, and a strong sense of self.
Discovering nature through sensory play, curiosity, and early adventures.
Building confidence through imaginative exploration, hands-on discovery, and real-world challenges.
Mastering practical outdoor skills, tackling complex challenges, and applying real-world knowledge through hands-on adventures.
Primitive skills, wilderness adventures, hands-on creations, and wild discoveries in nature.
A bit about us
Nurture the Nature Forest School was founded in 2022 by Brittany Gillingham, a licensed Lead Forest School Practitioner and certified Therapeutic Skills Practitioner for Outdoor Leaders.
Through years of research and experience working with children and youth, Brittany saw the powerful impact that learning in and with nature can have, leading her to create a program where children can truly thrive.
"Passion is lifted from the Earth itself by the muddy hands of the young. It travels along grass-stained sleeves to the heart. If we are going to save environmentalism and the environment, we must also save an endangered indicator species: the child in nature” Richard Louv
Benefits of Forest School
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Boosts physical and mental health
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Enhances ecological literacy
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Fosters environmental stewardship
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Improves cognitive flexibility and academics
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Builds self-esteem and confidence
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Strengthens attention and memory
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Stimulates creativity and imagination
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Advances fine and gross motor skills
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Beneficial shifts in perserverance and resilience
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Reduces stress and increases patience
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Enhances leadership, and teamwork
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Strengthens problem solving, and critical thinking
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Improves risk-taking and self-regulation
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Increases concentration and motivation
Share Your Skills with Our Community
At Nurture the Nature Forest School, learning is rooted in nature, connection, and hands-on experiences.
Throughout the year, we also welcome additional specialists, parents, caregivers, and community members to share their skills, passions, and cultural knowledge with our students.
From woodworking and gardening to storytelling, music, and land-based skills—these shared experiences enrich and deepen the children’s learning.
Interested in being part of our village? We’d love to hear from you.
Ask us about Field Trips, Private Lessons, and Birthday parties!
Supporting Children's Growth Beyond the Forest
We believe confidence, emotional resilience, and self-love are nurtured both in nature and at home. That's why we're excited to share a children's Self-Love Course that beautifully complements the values we cultivate at forest school.
✨ Families enrolled at Nurture the Nature Forest School receive an exclusive discount.
