Day Treks

Every day with WILD includes:

Hands-on Science Experiments * Fine Art Projects * Play Based Discovery * Naturalist Hikes & Survival Skills * Conservation & Stewardship Opportunities * Flora & Fauna identification * And MORE!

WILD Fall Session
2023 Details:

When: Thursdays

Time: 12pm – 4:30pm

Ages: 5 – 13 (older children will have the option to become “naturalists in training” and are given more leadership opportunities)

Dates: September 14 – December 7

Dates Off: Oct 12, Oct, 19, Nov 23

# of Treks: 10 Treks (aka classes) in Fall Session

Where: Open space preserves and Parks in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Scroll down for a list of locations.

Tuition: Normal ~~$849~~ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $819. Special Ends AUGUST 19TH.

Payments can be made all at once OR monthly with a payment plan 🙂
See more detailed information about POs and other forms of payment on sign-up form.

Discounts: 5% Off per Sibling

What is WILD?

WILD is…

– An outdoor adventure program that brings learning to life!

– A one of a kind outdoor learning program that integrates STEM science, fine art, and naturalist skills together to empower your child!

– A small, local, woman-owned business that teaches grant award-winning curriculum with heart .

– A program that embraces all our members for who they are and practices loving inclusivity.

– An optimal “outdoor classroom” experience that uses the location of our day treks as part of our teaching tools! Kids get to learn about the physics of waves at the beach, volcanos on an ancient volcanic ridge, wetland rehabilitation in the wetlands… and more!

– WILD custom selects each week’s hike to best match the lesson topic. A once a week drop-off program with a new, engaging topic each week.

– Taught at local parks and open space preserves by experienced naturalists and educators.

Daily Rhythm

Class time: 12:00pm – 4:30pm

12:00 – 12:10 pm: Drop-off and check-in. Games, Free-play, welcoming.

12:10 – 12:20 pm: Sunshine stretches (yoga based)

12:20 – 1:10 pm: WILD Science Lesson

1:10 – 1:30 pm: Snack & water break

1:30 – 1:40 pm: Bathroom

1:40 – 2:40 pm: Naturalist Hiking exploration

2:40 – 3:50 pm: Arts & Expressions

3:50 – 4:00 pm: clean up

4:00 – 4:15 pm: closing circle

4:15 – 4:30 pm: Pick-up. Water, snacks, Reading, Free play, Games

Location List Fall 2023

All the parks and sites WILD Day Treks may take place during the Fall 2023 Session

* China Camp * Tennessee Valley Trailhead * Tolay Lake Regional Park * Indian Valley Preserve. * Helen Putnam Park *Doran Beach * Olompali State historic Park * Fairway Falls * Indian Valley Campus Trails

* Laguna De Santa Rosa * Mt Burdell * Madeleine Sone Wildlife Preserve

Above is a list of all locations used for WILD Day Treks. Not all locations will be part of every session.
We are asking parents to include your city of residence on our sign-up so we can assign locations for upcoming Treks with you, our families, in mind.
Locations are confirmed and sent to families who have signed up. Once the session starts, participants receive an email every Sunday with detailed meet up information and instructions about the following week’s Trek including exact meeting place and weekly topic.

WILD Day Trek Session Schedule and Weekly Themes

Session Week	Theme & Description
	FALL 2023
Week 1	Weights and measures
Week 2	Reflection and optical illusions
Week 3	Cordage and the art of knots
Week 4	Dogs and Cats really are all that!
Week 5	Bees and Pollinators, oh honey!
Week 6	Density
Week 7	Water the gift of Life
Week 8	Islands
Week 9	Trees
Week 10	Space – Tacular!