Programs
SCHOOLYARD NATURE ADVENTURES
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each school and student we serve. Let our experienced Naturalists bring the great outdoors to your school! Our programs are designed to enhance Next Generation Science Standards. Choose from one of our program topics or customize to create your own experience. To learn more about our program offerings or to apply for a school program, please click here.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
Length: duration of class
Cost: $5 per student
Location: participating school
PRIVATE HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
We offer private homeschool programs for entire homeschool groups. Choose from our list of program topics or customize your own experience. There must be a minimum of 8 paid participants to run the program. To book a private homeschool program, please register here.
SCOUT GROUPS
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each scout group we serve. The Roaming Naturalist helps Boy and Girl Scouts meet their nature and outdoor badge requirements. Let our experience Naturalists bring the great outdoors to you! View our scout badge offerings. To request a private scout program, please register here.
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each school and student we serve. Let our experienced Naturalists bring the great outdoors to your school! Our programs are designed to enhance Next Generation Science Standards. Choose from one of our program topics or customize to create your own experience. To learn more about our program offerings or to apply for a school program, please click here.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
Length: duration of class
Cost: $5 per student
Location: participating school
PRIVATE HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
We offer private homeschool programs for entire homeschool groups. Choose from our list of program topics or customize your own experience. There must be a minimum of 8 paid participants to run the program. To book a private homeschool program, please register here.
SCOUT GROUPS
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each scout group we serve. The Roaming Naturalist helps Boy and Girl Scouts meet their nature and outdoor badge requirements. Let our experience Naturalists bring the great outdoors to you! View our scout badge offerings. To request a private scout program, please register here.
Nature Experiences
Wild Writing: Nature Journaling Club
Saturdays, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 20, August 17, September 7, October 5
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 am
Nature journaling is a global movement blending art, science and exploration of the natural world. Engaging in nature journaling enhances observational skills, fosters a deeper connection to nature and nurtures artistic expression.
Participants ages 18 and up of various skill levels are welcome. No prior experience necessary. This program is FREE thanks to our partnership with Little Miami Conservancy. Register HERE.
Food Under our Feet
Friday, July 26th
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the Roaming Naturalist and Valley View Nature Preserve for an evening of wild edible plant exploration that will begin a lifelong relationship between you and wild plants. Register HERE.
Nature's Choir
Friday, August 9th
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Roaming Naturalist and Valley View Nature Preserve invite you to join us for Nature's Choir - a mini field study on singing insects. Learn how to identify the sound of summer - katydids, crickets and cicadas. Register HERE.
Scenic Saturday Nature Series with the Little Miami Conservancy
Unplug & reconnect with the great outdoors! The Roaming Naturalist & The Little Miami Conservancy are teaming up to provide unique, outdoor learning experiences to families with kids of all ages. Each program will feature a different theme in nature, hands-on activities and a short hike. Programs take place rain or shine - please dress for the weather. Programs noted with a (*) require pre-registration. This educational partnership is free and open to the public.
All programs are 1 hour from 10:00am - 11:00am at the LMC Scenic River and Trail Center.
June 1st: Animals and Art*
June 29th: Home Sweet Habitats*
July 6th: Wonders of Water*
August 10th: Art in Nature*
*Please click on the program title to register.
Saturdays, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 20, August 17, September 7, October 5
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 am
Nature journaling is a global movement blending art, science and exploration of the natural world. Engaging in nature journaling enhances observational skills, fosters a deeper connection to nature and nurtures artistic expression.
Participants ages 18 and up of various skill levels are welcome. No prior experience necessary. This program is FREE thanks to our partnership with Little Miami Conservancy. Register HERE.
Food Under our Feet
Friday, July 26th
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the Roaming Naturalist and Valley View Nature Preserve for an evening of wild edible plant exploration that will begin a lifelong relationship between you and wild plants. Register HERE.
Nature's Choir
Friday, August 9th
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Roaming Naturalist and Valley View Nature Preserve invite you to join us for Nature's Choir - a mini field study on singing insects. Learn how to identify the sound of summer - katydids, crickets and cicadas. Register HERE.
Scenic Saturday Nature Series with the Little Miami Conservancy
Unplug & reconnect with the great outdoors! The Roaming Naturalist & The Little Miami Conservancy are teaming up to provide unique, outdoor learning experiences to families with kids of all ages. Each program will feature a different theme in nature, hands-on activities and a short hike. Programs take place rain or shine - please dress for the weather. Programs noted with a (*) require pre-registration. This educational partnership is free and open to the public.
All programs are 1 hour from 10:00am - 11:00am at the LMC Scenic River and Trail Center.
June 1st: Animals and Art*
June 29th: Home Sweet Habitats*
July 6th: Wonders of Water*
August 10th: Art in Nature*
*Please click on the program title to register.
Scenic Night Hike Series
Embark on an exciting night hike adventures this summer & fall with an experienced Naturalist from The Roaming Naturalist! Each hike is unique & will feature different topics in nature. Pre-registration required for each program & space is limited. Please note, age groups will vary for each hike. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to find out more!
Thursday, June 6th: Family Night Hike
Thursday, June 20th: Mindfulness in Nature
Thursday, July 25: Firefly July
August 15th: Mindfulness in Nature
Please click on the program title to register. **Registration opens one at a time.
Embark on an exciting night hike adventures this summer & fall with an experienced Naturalist from The Roaming Naturalist! Each hike is unique & will feature different topics in nature. Pre-registration required for each program & space is limited. Please note, age groups will vary for each hike. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to find out more!
Thursday, June 6th: Family Night Hike
Thursday, June 20th: Mindfulness in Nature
Thursday, July 25: Firefly July
August 15th: Mindfulness in Nature
Please click on the program title to register. **Registration opens one at a time.
The Roaming Naturalist Book Club
Are you interested in learning more about the natural world, sharing your thoughts & ideas with others to create change? The purpose of the Roaming Naturalist Book Club is to empower others to reconnect with nature & 'read for a change'. Participants will enjoy engaging, thought-provoking discussions & our amazing list of books. Meeting will take place once a month and be a mix of in-person & virtual.
The Roaming Naturalist believes that everyone has a right to connect with nature & the opportunity to inspire change and make a difference now and for future generations. We are an inclusive organization & everybody is welcome. No payment is required. Please register here.
The Roaming Naturalist believes that everyone has a right to connect with nature & the opportunity to inspire change and make a difference now and for future generations. We are an inclusive organization & everybody is welcome. No payment is required. Please register here.
All programs require advance registration and payment (if applicable)
Please register online.
All rights reserved. Program titles and program descriptions are intellectual property of The Roaming Naturalist.
Please register online.
All rights reserved. Program titles and program descriptions are intellectual property of The Roaming Naturalist.
