Preserving the magic of childhood through nature play
 

Our Story

At Playful Acre, we understand the importance of childhood play. Our founder, Reagan, grew up playing in the woods and creeks near her home, and those experiences gave her a lifelong love of nature. As a parent, she noticed that children today were spending less time outdoors and more time stuck in classrooms doing worksheets and preparing for testing. She founded Playful Acre to help preserve the magic of childhood through nature play.

Our Programs

We offer a range of nature-based education and advocacy programs for children of all ages. Our Nature Preschool program is designed for to support families with affordable childcare where children have the freedom to explore and discover the natural world.

We also host free local playdates for familes and caregivers to get out and and build community and experience nature play in a safe, encouraging environment where you can learn from experts and get your questions asked.

Our nature education  workshops empower educators and caregivers to implement nature play both in the classroom and everyday life.  

Our Philosophy
 

At Playful Acre, we believe that childhood is a precious time, and that nature play is the ultimate childhood adventure. We believe that children learn best through play, and that nature provides the perfect environment for exploration, creativity, and discovery. We are committed to preserving the magic of childhood by connecting children to nature and inspiring a lifelong love of the outdoors.