Nature Play Groups
Development Rooted in Play.
Maryville, TN
Our Nature Play Groups offer a warm, intentional space for young children and caregivers to grow, explore, and connect in the outdoors. Led by a licensed Occupational Therapist, each session blends sensory exploration, movement, nature-inspired crafts, story, and song to support early childhood development in a playful, meaningful way. Caregivers can expect a nurturing environment that encourages bonding and builds community, with the therapist available throughout each group to answer questions and provide guidance tailored to your child’s needs.
Acorns (0-1 yr.)
Building a strong foundation through the first year of life! Nature Play Groups focused on sensory exploration, connection, community, and support for caregivers.
Saplings (2-6 yr.)
Explore, move, and create with us as we dive into play in nature. This group is designed to provide opportunities for developing minds and bodies to learn through hands-on playful experiences in nature!
Evergreens (2-6 yr. autism)
Through open-ended outdoor play and sensory experiences, this group offers opportunities for you child to grow in regulation, communication, and joy in a setting where they are fully supported and understood.
“When children play outside, they strengthen their bodies, expand their imaginations, and build the confidence that grows only from exploration.”
Upcoming Event.
January 3
Maryville, TN
Space is limited. Save your spot today!
Acorns (ages 0-1 yr.)
Nature Play Groups for the First Year.
A gentle, supportive outdoor play experience for babies and their caregivers.
Our 0–1 year Nature Play Group is designed to nurture both infants and the caregivers who support them. In this season of rapid growth, each gathering offers simple, intentional sensory play experiences that honor how babies naturally learn—through touch, movement, sound, exploration, and connection. Each group is thoughtfully crafted to encourage early development while keeping babies calm, engaged, and regulated outdoors.
Led by Nicole Seravello, licensed Occupational Therapist and Mom, this group provides a warm and reassuring space where caregivers can exhale, ask questions, learn about foundational developmental principles, and celebrate each milestone together. You’ll meet other families, build community, and gain confidence in supporting your baby’s growth—while enjoying the restorative benefits of being in nature.
A peaceful start to your child’s development, rooted in connection, curiosity, and the beauty of the outdoors.
Waitlist Open for Spring 2026
Weekly 60 min. sessions held at Jarvis Park in Maryville, TN
4 Weekly Sessions
Program Cost for 1 Child: $60
Join the waitlist to save your spot and be the first to be notified of details. Space is limited.
Saplings (2-6 yrs.)
Exploration for Growing Brains and Bodies.
Our Nature Play Group for ages 2–6 invites children and their caregivers into a world of exploration, creativity, and full-body movement—rooted in outdoor play. Designed and facilitated by a licensed Occupational Therapist, each session offers developmentally rich opportunities for children to engage their senses, strengthen their motor skills, build confidence, and express themselves through hands-on, nature play experiences.
Children will build, imagine, jump, climb, and create using natural materials and open-ended invitations that support curiosity and emerging independence. Through playful movement, collaborative exploration, and nature-inspired crafts, you child will develop foundational skills for regulation, coordination, problem-solving, and social connection.
Caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun, fostering shared experiences and supportive community in a relaxed, nature-centered environment. This group is all about joyful discovery, meaningful connection, and letting childhood unfold in the way it was designed—wild, playful, and full of wonder.
Waitlist Open for Spring 2026
Weekly 60 min. sessions held at Jarvis Park in Maryville, TN
4 Weekly Sessions
Program Cost for 1 Child: $100
$5/week for each additional child (babies in carriers can join for free)
Join the waitlist to save your spot and be the first to be notified of details. Space is limited.
Evergreens (2-6 yrs autism)
Nature Play Groups for all-abilities.
This nature play group is designed for children ages 2–6 with autism and other developmental differences, along with their caregivers, to enjoy a supportive, joyful outdoor play environment. While all of our groups are inclusive, we also recognize the tremendous value in creating a space where families walking through similar experiences can connect, feel understood, and build community. This group welcomes children of all abilities—including neurodivergent children, those with autism, Down syndrome, or physical disabilities—and offers a warm, accessible place to explore, play, and grow together.
Each session is led by a licensed occupational therapist, ensuring your child and family receive thoughtful support through sensory regulation strategies, individualized modifications, and therapeutic techniques that promote authentic engagement in nature. These services are not therapy, but are intentionally designed using therapeutic principles to provide optimal support for your growing family. Here, children are free to explore at their own pace, caregivers are supported and empowered, and everyone belongs.
Waitlist Open for Spring 2026
Weekly 60 min. sessions held at Jarvis Park in Maryville, TN
4 Weekly Sessions
Program Cost for 1 Child: $100
$5/week for each additional child (babies in carriers can join for free)
Join the waitlist to save your spot and be the first to be notified of details. Space is limited.
Who Should Sign Up?
Families who value regular time outdoors and want to foster a connection with nature.
Caregivers looking for a like-minded community of families who prioritize play, exploration, and growth.
Parents and guardians who want to provide their children with an enriching, developmentally supportive natural environment.
Families interested in intentional, playful learning experiences guided by a licensed occupational therapist.
Caregivers that want to provide their little ones opportunities for messy play and sensory exploration without the mess at home!
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