​UPCOMING YOUTH CLASSES​
Weekly Nature Programs
Weekly outdoor nature school for kids that combines ecology, nature connection, wild edibles, wilderness skills, and nature crafts. Perfect for homeschoolers and families in 4 day a week private schools or other alternative education programs looking for a once a week supplemental program near Austin, Bastrop and Georgetown looking for outdoor enrichment. Ages 5-16.
Begins on September 8, 9, 10 or 11
Saturday Monthly Program
One Saturday a month, kids dive deep into nature exploring, learning, and growing their outdoor skills including fire making, animal tracking, plant identification, and more. A low-commitment way to build friendships, community and real outdoor skills and knowledge throughout the year. Ages 5–12 in Bastrop.
Begins on September 12
Tracks & Trails in Dripping Springs
A nature-immersion program that brings the Earth Native Immersive outdoor experience and wilderness skills to the Dripping Springs area. Kids explore wildlife tracking, wild edible and medicinal plants, fishing, outdoor knife skills and nature awareness in a local outdoor setting. Great for families on Austin's southwest side.
Begins on September 14
Teen Wilderness Adventure
A hands-on wilderness skills program built specifically for teens near Austin. Participants learn real skills including shelter building, fire, navigation, and wild food foraging at our incredible 100+ acre wooded campus in Bastrop. Teens develop new friendships, confidence and community in a format that fits with their regular busy schedules. Ages 13-16.
Begins on September 19
Armadillo Adventurers
Once a month, nature exploration program in the heart of Austin at McKinney Falls State Park. This program is designed for young homeschoolers to get outside, de-stress, connect with the outdoors, meet new friends, and learn all about nature! Armadillo Adventurers blends outdoor play with naturalist skills, knife safety & carving, nature crafts, and other fun topics, delivering a well-rounded monthly program Ages 6-12 in the heart of South Austin.
Begins on September 19
Farm & Forest Monthly
A monthly program connecting kids to both farm life and forest skills near Austin/Bastrop. Kids learn in the best ways possible, hands on at the Earth Native farm, caring for and connecting with gentle farm animals including horses, mini-donkeys, mini-pigs, goats, chickens, ducks and giant turtles, tending to the garden, running wild in the woods, and learning how to read the natural world around them. Ages 6–12.
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Begins on September 26
Knife Carving & Safety
Kids learn to safely handle and use a knife while carving their own wooden project from start to finish. A foundational outdoor skill taught in a small-group, hands-on setting near Austin. Earth Native has been teaching kids how to safely and responsibly use knives since 2011 and we are excited to share our expertise with your kiddos! Ages 7–12, all materials provided.
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Coming Soon
Barnyard Adventure
A hands-on farm experience where kids meet and care for animals, learn basic homesteading skills, and connect with friendly horses, mini-donkeys, goats, mini-pigs, chickens, ducks, and turtles, and play in the woods. A great introduction to farm life for children near Austin. Ages 6–10, all activities guided by our skilled and experienced youth instructors.
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Plant Potions - Local Plant Medicine
An introduction to Texas medicinal plants for kids, covering identification, safe harvest, and simple preparations like teas and salves. A hands-on class that turns a simple, fun walk in the woods into an incredible learning experience! Ages 6-10, near Austin.
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