Rooted in Nature, Growing Together
Nature Nurtures Tay Forest School is a community-based non-profit offering nature-focused, outdoor education for children in the Township of Tay. We believe that children thrive when they have the freedom to explore, create, and discover in the natural world.
Our Values
Character education and development is just as important as academics. The following categories display our core values that are intentionally woven into real-life experiences.
Respect and Responsibility
Honesty and Integrity
Mindfulness and Gratitude
Empathy and Environmental Stewardship
Courage and Resiliency
Our Philosophy
Empowering children's innate desire to learn through their natural environment using a holistic approach.
Our Belief
Children learn best when they have meaningful opportunities to connect to nature, hands-on experiences, through play, or guided by individual or group interests. We believe that building a relationship with nature helps children not only develop knowledge but a deep care and understanding, fostering environmental stewardship.
Our Goal
To inspire lifelong learning through connection to nature and ensure that every child is provided the guidance and educational foundation they need to excel and pursue their goals with competence, confidence, and connection.
A Place to Grow, Explore and Belong
Set on beautiful land in Port McNicoll, our Forest School invites elementary children JK–Grade 8 to learn through play, inquiry, and hands-on experience in nature. From September to June, children spend their days outdoors, following curiosities, creating and thinking innovatively, while connecting with the land, each other, and themselves.
We are happy to answer inquiries and welcome new registrations from families interested in joining our growing community!
Autumn Adventures
Hands-On Learning
Forest Exploration