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Your child will need to have a Mora Fixed Blade Knife (Stainless Steel blade) for this program. These are readily available to buy online or you can purchase one from us during registration.
ARMADILLO ADVENTURERS
at McKinney Falls

Explore. Discover. Grow Wild.
Armadillo Adventurers is Earth Native’s monthly nature immersion program for kids ages 6–12, held on Mondays at beautiful McKinney Falls State Park in Southeast Austin.
Each month, children join our skilled instructors to explore creeks, forests, and trails while building skills that spark deep and lasting connections to the natural world. Through hands-on experiences, inspiring stories, and creative play, students awaken their senses, gain confidence, and grow their knowledge of Central Texas plants, animals, and ecosystems.
At Earth Native, we teach using an "invisible school" teaching model, a powerful approach to education that places inspiration and curiosity at the heart of learning. We call it “invisible school”—because to kids, it feels like fun, freedom, and adventure - nothing like school. Beneath all that joyful outdoor play and adventure is a carefully crafted curriculum that encourages meaningful growth, knowledge, and a deep connection to wild places.
Each class includes a mix of exploration, storytelling, skills practice, and nature play—featuring core routines like:
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Edible & Medicinal Plant Knowledge
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Wildlife Tracking
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Knife Safety & Carving
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Bird Language
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Ecology & Nature Awareness
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Wilderness Survival Skills
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Natural Navigation
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Arts & Crafts from Nature’s Materials
...and so much more!
Let your child’s wild side thrive with Armadillo Adventurers—where every outing is a new adventure, and every adventure brings deeper connection.

2025-26 DATES
SEPTEMBER 29
OCTOBER 27
NOVEMBER 10
DECEMBER 8
JANUARY 12
FEBRUARY 23
MARCH 30
APRIL 13
MAY 11
This program meets one Monday a month for a total of 9 sessions from September through May.
We know these dates might seem a little random. Click for more info...
DETAILS
TIME: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
FEE: $630
full tuition due at the time of enrollment
LOCATION: McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
AGES: 6-12 (age by 09/30/2025)
Please note that all youth classes/programs are DROP-OFF classes. Parents do not attend.
Purchase an Earth Native Klean Kanteen Bottle
Available to buy during registration - pick up at class!

Klean Kanteen
27 oz, Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Sports Top $25

Klean Kanteen
16 oz, TKWide Insulated Hot/Cold Beverage Bottle with Leak-Proof Cafe Cap $25

Klean Kanteen
32 oz, Insulated Wide Mouth Water Bottle with Chug Cap $45
