Bringing Joy Back to Childhood!
Adventures Await!!!
Our Programs:
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This program is for Ages 1-5 years old and their caregiver. Together they will explore and enjoy Nature!
4 week blocks
Mondays 10am-11am
$70 per child, per block
$25 Drop in fee
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This is a Nature & Play Based preschool for ages 3-6 years old. Beginning their educational journey immersed in Nature through curiosity and play! This is how children learn best!
School year long program
9am-12pm M/W/F
$117 Weekly per child
Need Based Scholarships Available
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This Elementary Age program builds life skills through experiences in Nature and Self Directed Play. This is for ages 4-12 years old.
15 week Semesters (2 semesters)
Tuesday and/or Thursday
1 day $975 per child for 15 weeks
2 day $ per child for 15 weeks
Sibling Discounts & Scholarships available
**NEW Monday class 1-4pm
1 day $585 per child for 15 weeks
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Nature Camps are for Preschool and Elementary age students. Our camps allow children to explore and enjoy the Natural World while learning new skills and spending time with friends!
Mixed Ages: 3-12yrs old
Cost: 4 Day- $208 1 Day- $52
4 Day Option: Mon-Thur. 9am-1pm
1 Day Option: Fridays- 9am-1pm
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This program is in partnership with TROY Alternative School for Middle and High School students. Students get the opportunity to build life skills for Holistic Health through experiences in Nature.
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Learn more about what new events and field trips we offer seasonally by clicking below!
Upcoming Events:
It’s that time to register for our Annual Plant Giveaway!
FREE Plants at May First Fridays!
Don’t miss the 13th Annual Plant Giveaway from our friends at Giving Gardens of Indiana at the May 2nd First Fridays!
What You Get:
4-pack of vegetable seedlings
Zinnias seeds
Green bean seeds
FREE face painting for the kids!
When: Friday, May 2nd | 6-9 PM
Where: Downtown Columbia City
Quantities are limited! Pre-register now to claim your FREE plants. One 4-pack per person—don’t miss out!
If you're interested in leading a workshop, fill out our proposal form here:
Do you have a skill or passion related to nature, sustainability, or hands-on learning? Giving Gardens of Indiana is looking for workshop leaders to share their knowledge and inspire our community!
We welcome workshop proposals on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
🌿 Gardening & composting
🍯 Herbal remedies & natural wellness
🛠️ DIY sustainability projects
🎨 Nature-inspired arts & crafts
🍎 Farm-to-table cooking
🌎 Environmental education
Whether you're an experienced educator or simply passionate about a topic, we’d love to hear from you! Workshops can be geared toward kids, teens, adults, or families.
Let’s grow, learn, and build a stronger, more connected community together! 🌻
Have questions? Contact us at jess@givinggardensofindiana.com
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Teach a workshop at Giving Gardens of Indiana!
Help us know how to serve your teen best!
We would love your feedback as we plan Teen Programming for Fall of 2025. The program would serve Teens 13-18 years old. By filling out this survey, it will help us determine time, days of the week, how often and the focus for classes. If you have a teen in the home who would be interested in Nature Immersion programming, please have them fill it out themselves or with you. We are hoping to launch a new program next fall.
Please fill out the survey below.
Thank you from the Giving Gardens of Indiana team!
Teen Programming Survey
Wild Willow Nature Preschool Registration is Open!
It’s time to register your child for our 2025/26 Wild Willow Nature Preschool program!
Wild Willow Nature Preschool, is a nature & play based early childhood program, where the natural environment offers countless learning opportunities. Our program supports the whole child through high-quality learning, inspired by children’s human educative instincts to learn, be curious, be playful and share their learning socially.
During these important years of their life, spending time immersed in Nature is vital to their growth, health, and education. Learning through play is how they understand the world around them.
And here at Wild Willow Nature Preschool, we know how to bring JOY back to childhood through our hands on learning experiences with the Natural world and our friends!
Join us for our 25/26 school year and watch your child blossom!
What is Nature Immersion Programming?
Nature immersion programming is what may also be called Forest School or Nature School. These styles of education immerse the student in nature in all weather, to learn from their environment and give them the building blocks to grow as a WHOLE person. These methods focus on developing the skills, interests and understanding of the student through practical, hands on experiences. Students have the freedom to follow their interests, explore their environment, and learn at their own pace. This method allows for curiosity, playfulness and sociability to inspire the life long love of learning!
Let Nature be your back drop for your next event!
We are now offering our pavilions and nature playscape for rent for events! This is a great space to host birthday parties, family gatherings, showers, graduations or a lovely tea party!
Our almost 7 acres offers 2 pavilions, nature playground, gardens and forest play area. We have a staff member present with options of child led activities.
For more details click the “Learn More” button to reserve your date!
Gear Sale Fundraiser!
Want to support our organization and programs?!
You can purchase gear by following this link and clicking on the Giving Gardens of Indiana store.
There is gear for your favorite program or the organization! You pick! And if you would like to just donate, you can donate through the website:
Thank you for helping our students and our programs GROW!!!
Do you have an item sitting around your home you would want to share?
Loose parts are an important learning tool for our students education and building creativity! So if you have anything at home you are no longer using, donating it to our students will make joyful learning for them and reduce waste at the same time!
If you would just like to make a donation to our classroom supplies, this is a great list of needs we use often!
Thank you for helping support the growth of the future generations with your generosity!
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