EMBARC Youth Farm is offering a nature-based approach to outdoor education and help inspire curiosity about nature.

What to expect: EMBARC Youth Farm is offering a nature-based approach to outdoor education. Programs are designed to inspire curiosity about nature in an interactive environment encouraging children to be self-motivated, respectful, and aware of their impact on the earth.

Lessons are completely outdoors and focus on exploration through play and guided activities. Each week’s theme is different, so we hope you can attend as many as you can! This session is focused on the five elements of wellness/health: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Social.

August 11– Catch a Cloud

August 18 – Herbs and Health

August 5 – Trekking the Trails

September 1 – Barefoot Beginnings

September 8 – Foraging for Fungi

September 15 – Wild and Crafted

Subject to change

Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Rachel, Park Naturalist at EMBARC Youth Farm and have several special guests.

Where to meet: Upon entering the park, turn right and go to the end of the parking lot by the large field. Meet Ranger Rachel under the green pavilion for check in and introductions.

What to bring: Please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. There is always a chance of children getting dirty during programming, so we recommend having a change of clothing/shoes for after the program. Each participant should bring a reusable water bottle. We will have bug spray and sunscreen available.

Restrooms: The available bathroom is the portapotty located in the parking lot by park head quarters on the other side of the park (professionally cleaned twice a week).

Recommended ages: This program content is designed for elementary aged children. Parents must stay during program to help guide their child(ren)’s learning.

Weather contingency: This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Notice will be sent via email no later than one hour before the program.

Walking distance: Distances vary from week to week. Please contact Ranger Rachel if there are any questions.

Exposure: This program will be held under various canopies. Some programs will be under shade while others will be under full sun. If you have questions, please contact Ranger Rachel.

Trail surface & accessibility: These programs will be held on mixed terrain from concrete, soft trail, and turf. DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Rachel: rcroberts@dekalbcountyga.gov

Program Photos: We love documenting our programs and may share photographs on DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs’ websites, publications, and social media platforms. While participants are welcome to take their own photos, photographs taken by staff are generally intended for County documentation and promotional purposes and are not routinely distributed to participants.

Register here or at the link below.