Connecting children to their natural world through outdoor educational hands-on experiences
Hands on Nature
Class Information
Homeschool Classes run monthly for one semester (avg 4-5 months)
Program fee: varies and include all materials.
Class size ranges from 5-12 students.
Students provide their own snack.
Location: 19 Carter Street, Berlin
Homeschool Program topics include:
- Local Mammals of New England
- Acorn Harvesting
- Native American Lore
- Wildlife Tracking
- Stone Walls of MA
- Insect Diversity
- Hawks and Owls
- Wilderness Survival
- Mushrooms and other Fungi
- Nature Journaling
- Vernal Pool Life Cycles
- Our Local Reptiles and Amphibians
Hands on Nature • 67 Carter Street, Berlin MA 01503 • (508) 981-1335 • handsonnature@gmail.com • A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Homeschool Program
"I've learned a lot from TV - every time someone turns it on I leave the room and go for a walk"
2025 Fall Classes
Older Eco-Adventurers
For older children ages 8 and up, from 9:30-2:00 pm
Monthly, THIRD MONDAYS
Beginning September 22nd
Fall Semester (Sept - Dec): $160
Classes currently not in session:
Eco-Adventurers
For children ages 6 and up, from 9:30-2:00 pm
Monthly, SECOND MONDAYS
Start date to be announced
Nature Girls
For children ages 7 and up, from 9:30-2:00 pm
Monthly, FOURTH MONDAYS
Start date to be announced
Young Explorers
For children ages 4-8, from 9:30-noon
Monthly, THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Start date to be announced
To Register for Classes:
Email handsonnature@gmail.com to see if there is space in the class you are interested in. Once we receive your email, we will hold your spot or put you on our waiting list. Please don't pay in advance before securing a spot in a class.