Welcome to a FREE caregiver and toddler nature program at Downsview Park . Connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities. Registration is required for all attendees.

Connect with nature through hands-on outdoor activities. Let’s get those little hands dirty!

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HIGHLIGHTS
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- Each program is 90 minutes

- For children between 18 months and three-and-a-half years

- Caregivers are required to stay for the duration of the program

- Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray (recommended)

- Jr. Forest Explorers runs every Monday morning during the summer

You must register for each session separately. Please request tickets for the total number of people attending. The registration form will allow you to specify the number of children and adults. Please do not bring more people than you signed up for without checking with our team first.

Sibling Policy: This program is for children 18 months to three-and-a-half years old. Children up to age four are welcome if they have not started school.

This program is entirely outdoors.

French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Please note this program is intended for individuals and families.


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SCHEDULE
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Dates & Themes

- May 25, Jr. Forest Explorers: Numbers and letters
- June 8, Jr. Forest Explorers: Nature Play
- June 29 Jr. Forest Explorers: Tiny Explorers
- Jul 6 Jr. Forest Explorers: Forest Friends
- Jul 13 Jr. Forest Explorers: Art in the Park
- Jul 20 Jr. Forest Explorers: Creepy Crawlers
- Jul 27 Jr. Forest Explorers: Muddy Mayhem
- Aug 10 Jr. Forest Explorers: Nature Play
- Aug 17 Jr. Forest Explorers: Bird Buddies
- Aug 24 Jr. Forest Explorers: Water World
- Aug 31 Jr. Forest Explorers: End of Summer Bonfire
- Sep 14 Jr. Forest Explorers: Orchard Adventure
- Sep 28 Jr. Forest Explorers: Nature Play
- Oct 19 Jr. Forest Explorers: Nature Play
- Oct 26 Jr. Forest Explorers: Spooky Forest Fun
- Nov 16 Jr. Forest Explorers: Fall Frolic
- Dec 14 Jr. Forest Explorers: Celebration of Light and Sunshine


9:45-10:00 Arrival

10:00-11:00 Theme-based

11:00-11:30 Craft, snack, and social time

Venue: Discovery Centre at Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Back door (near greenhouses), Toronto