Jumping Mouse Outdoor School

Alderville Black Oak Savanna does amazing work restoring endangered grassland ecosystems. This is a beautiful example of the relationship and impact of Indigenous knowledge and presence on the land. Bring your family and learn about grassland ecosystems, Michi Saagig knowledges, prescribed burns, and the home to 28 identified species at risk.

Do we like rain and mud? We get asked this over and over. Rainy days are not bad weather. Muddy trails are not a disappointment. Spring is full of little presents, the first downpour that soaks you to the bone, the smell of the air before a storm, the perfect squelch from a mud puddle. ... So bring on the rain and mud! We love puddles!

Emily has done amazing work with our Jumping Mouse team, and we do love dreamy muddy spring track sleuthing!

"Be careful." So easy to say..but what do we actually mean? Being careful is something we learn through observing, experiencing, planning, and problem solving. Here are questions we can ask to help kids take care of themselves and others.

If you are like one awesome 9-year-old we know, you LOVE beavers so much you want to grow up to be one. #winteranimals #stayingcozy

Check out this fun Family Day event with TRACKS!

We love foxes of all shapes! Especially Freddy's cold-resistant little ears!

Do you know a 6-9yr old who would love to explore the WILD WINTER WONDERLAND? Luckily, there's ONE MORE WEEK to register for snowy Saturdays in the forest with Coyote Crew! Learn more here: http://www.jumpingmouseprograms.org/coyote-crew.html

Do you know a 10-15 year old who wants to track deer, make tools, build shelters, tend fires, and do all the other wonderful outdoorsy things Wolf Crew has to offer? There's one more week to sign up for the Wolf Crew Winter session! Find out more here: http://www.jumpingmouseprograms.org/wolf-crew.html

Do you know a 8-14 yr old who loves exploring the woods, following deer trails, making plant medicines, building cedar shelters, and cooking over a campfire? Registration for this Fall's Wild Ginger program is open! Learn more here: http://www.jumpingmouseprograms.org/wild-ginger-program.html

Do you know a 4 - 6 yr old who wants to explore, play, and learn in the forest? Registration for our Fox Kits Fall session is now open! Find out more here: http://www.jumpingmouseprograms.org/fox-kits.html