Parent/Caregiver & Me Class
for ages 1-5 years old
Taking Root Nature Immersion Program
Everyone has a place in nature together. Come join us for Taking Root and be creative and curious with your family outside, in any weather.
Our Taking Root program is a one-day-per-week nature immersion experience designed for young children and their caregivers. Together, you’ll explore the wonders of the natural world, build community, and grow alongside your child through the seasons.
The program runs in 6 week sessions from September through May, offering families a way to stay connected throughout the year.
We offer two class options to offer more flexibility for your location:
Everyone has a place in nature together. Come join us for Taking Root and be creative and curious with your family outside, in any weather.
Our Taking Root program is a one-day-per-week nature immersion experience designed for young children and their caregivers. Together, you’ll explore the wonders of the natural world, build community, and grow alongside your child through the seasons.
The program runs in 6 week sessions from September through May, offering families a way to stay connected throughout the year.
We offer two class options to offer more flexibility for your location:
- Tuesdays with Maplemoss – Educator Robin will be focusing play in the South Kitsap/Bremerton area.
- Fridays with Mountain – Educator Quasar will be exploring the parks of East and Central Bremerton.
Class Details:
Who: Geared for ages 1 to 5 years - one child & one parent/caregiver
Cost: $120 - 6 week session - One Day
$240 - 6 week session - Both Days
Group size: 6 to 8 children
When: 1-2days/week *Please see the sessions below for the weekly class day*
Requirements: Classes take place rain or shine! Parents/caregiver are responsible for their child and must remain on site with the child during the class.
***Additional Children: Families are welcome to attend with more than one child. For each additional child over the age of 1, the fee is half the session price (for example, a 6-week session would be $60).***
**Minimum Enrollment: Each class in a session requires a minimum of 3 enrolled children to run. If the minimum is not met, families will be notified and offered a transfer to another class within the session or to a future session, or a full refund.**
*RESERVE your spot in an upcoming session with a $50 deposit that is applied to your session fee.*
Cost: $120 - 6 week session - One Day
$240 - 6 week session - Both Days
Group size: 6 to 8 children
When: 1-2days/week *Please see the sessions below for the weekly class day*
Requirements: Classes take place rain or shine! Parents/caregiver are responsible for their child and must remain on site with the child during the class.
***Additional Children: Families are welcome to attend with more than one child. For each additional child over the age of 1, the fee is half the session price (for example, a 6-week session would be $60).***
**Minimum Enrollment: Each class in a session requires a minimum of 3 enrolled children to run. If the minimum is not met, families will be notified and offered a transfer to another class within the session or to a future session, or a full refund.**
*RESERVE your spot in an upcoming session with a $50 deposit that is applied to your session fee.*
2026-2027 Program Year:
During the 2026–2027 program year, our Taking Root sessions will invite children and their caregivers to explore nature through the lens of stewardship. Together we will ask: How can little hands be good stewards of the natural spaces we love?
Each session will nurture curiosity, foster respect for the earth, and empower children to take small but meaningful actions that care for their environment.
Each session will nurture curiosity, foster respect for the earth, and empower children to take small but meaningful actions that care for their environment.
2026 - 2027
Session 1: FOREST
Welcoming new and returning families, connecting and exploring the changes happening all around us.
We will be making new friendships and discovering together. Through stories, hands-on exploration, and collaborative activities, we will begin building the foundations of stewardship—learning that even the smallest actions can help protect the health and magic of our forest home.
Maplemoss: September 15th, 2026 - Oct 20th, 2026
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Forest Ridge (3100 1st Street & Carol Arends Parkway
Bremerton, WA 98312)
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: September 18th, 2026 - Oct 23rd, 2026
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Anna Smith Park (7601 Tracyton Blvd., Bremerton WA 98311)
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 2: SALMON
Flowing streams and rivers teach us about the vital role of freshwater. We’ll focus on salmon as a keystone species, exploring their life cycle and the ways people can help protect their habitat. Children will discover how clean water, shade, and healthy plants support salmon and all who rely on the stream.
Maplemoss: Nov 3rd, 2026 - Dec 8th, 2026
Age Group: 1- 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: November 6th, 2026 - December 11th, 2026
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 3: URBAN/BACKYARD PARKS
Stewardship isn’t only for wild spaces—it begins right outside our doors. This session highlights how children can care for neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and backyards. We’ll explore simple ways to reduce waste, protect pollinators, and nurture the spaces where families gather every day.
Maplemoss: January 12th, 2027 - February 16th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: January 15th, 2027 - February 19th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 4: NATIVE PLANTS
This session we will explore the native plants emerging from the soil. Through play, stories, observation and hands on experiences, we will discover the vegetation in our own backyard.
Maplemoss March 2nd, 2027 - March 30th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: March 5th, 2027 - April 2nd, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 5: BEACH
The beach offers endless wonders—from tidepools to sandy shores. Children will learn how to respect marine life, care for fragile habitats, and practice stewardship by leaving the beach better than we found it. Together, we’ll celebrate the treasures of the shoreline.
Maplemoss April 13th, 2027 - May 18th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: April 16th - May 21st
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 1: FOREST
Welcoming new and returning families, connecting and exploring the changes happening all around us.
We will be making new friendships and discovering together. Through stories, hands-on exploration, and collaborative activities, we will begin building the foundations of stewardship—learning that even the smallest actions can help protect the health and magic of our forest home.
Maplemoss: September 15th, 2026 - Oct 20th, 2026
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Forest Ridge (3100 1st Street & Carol Arends Parkway
Bremerton, WA 98312)
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: September 18th, 2026 - Oct 23rd, 2026
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Anna Smith Park (7601 Tracyton Blvd., Bremerton WA 98311)
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 2: SALMON
Flowing streams and rivers teach us about the vital role of freshwater. We’ll focus on salmon as a keystone species, exploring their life cycle and the ways people can help protect their habitat. Children will discover how clean water, shade, and healthy plants support salmon and all who rely on the stream.
Maplemoss: Nov 3rd, 2026 - Dec 8th, 2026
Age Group: 1- 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: November 6th, 2026 - December 11th, 2026
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 3: URBAN/BACKYARD PARKS
Stewardship isn’t only for wild spaces—it begins right outside our doors. This session highlights how children can care for neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and backyards. We’ll explore simple ways to reduce waste, protect pollinators, and nurture the spaces where families gather every day.
Maplemoss: January 12th, 2027 - February 16th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: January 15th, 2027 - February 19th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 4: NATIVE PLANTS
This session we will explore the native plants emerging from the soil. Through play, stories, observation and hands on experiences, we will discover the vegetation in our own backyard.
Maplemoss March 2nd, 2027 - March 30th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: March 5th, 2027 - April 2nd, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar
Session 5: BEACH
The beach offers endless wonders—from tidepools to sandy shores. Children will learn how to respect marine life, care for fragile habitats, and practice stewardship by leaving the beach better than we found it. Together, we’ll celebrate the treasures of the shoreline.
Maplemoss April 13th, 2027 - May 18th, 2027
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: TUESDAYS 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Ms. Robin
Mountain: April 16th - May 21st
Age Group: 1 - 5 yrs old
When: FRIDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Nature Immersion Educator: Quasar