Teen Nature Collective
“A place where teens can reconnect — with nature, creativity, community, and themselves.”
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We use Brightwheel for our enrollment and billing. When you enroll you will have to make an account.
Program Begins in August!
Teens will have opportunities to:
Learn gardening and nature-based skills
Explore bushcraft and outdoor living skills
Create handmade products from nature and the garden
Learn beginner entrepreneurship and small business skills
Participate in service and stewardship projects
Build friendships and social confidence
Spend meaningful time outdoors
Help shape projects, outings, and group experiences
Hike, explore, create, and problem solve together
Develop leadership, teamwork, and life skills
NEW PILOT PROGRAM
Teen Nature Collective
Grow skills. Build friendships. Create something meaningful.
Teen Nature Collective is a nature-based community for teens who want meaningful connection, hands-on experiences, creative opportunities, and real-world skills.
Through gardening, bushcraft, hiking, entrepreneurship projects, community service, land stewardship, creative making, and teen-led adventures, participants build confidence, friendships, leadership skills, and deeper relationships with nature, themselves, and each other.
This is a space where teens help shape the experience together — exploring interests, developing ideas, learning practical skills, and creating community in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Healthy snacks, social time, outdoor adventure, and plenty of hands-on learning are always part of the experience.
Why Parents Love Teen Nature Collective
Teen Nature Collective offers teens a rare opportunity to slow down, connect face-to-face, and build practical life skills in a supportive community environment.
Participants gain:
leadership experience
communication and teamwork skills
confidence and independence
hands-on entrepreneurial experience
healthy social connection
outdoor activity and movement
reduced dependence on screens
meaningful mentorship and peer relationships
Our goal is to help teens develop resilience, creativity, responsibility, and a deeper sense of connection to their community and the natural world.
Teen Nature Collective
13-18 years
Class Locations:
Most classes will take place at Giving Gardens of Indiana or Morsches Park.
Location change will only be for scheduled field trips.
Main Locations for Class:
-Giving Gardens of Indiana
479 S. Towerview Dr.
Columbia City, IN 46725
-Morsches Park
1035 IN 205, Columbia City, IN 46725 (located in very back of park under pavilion next to the pond)
Field Trips to be announced.
Dates & Times:
2026/27 School Year-PILOT YEAR
(37 weeks)
Tuesdays- 4:00-6:30pm
Begins August 12th, 2026
Summer Intensive Program
2027
(6 weeks)
June/July
More Info Soon!
ESA Voucher/Funding for students with special needs and support programing. If your child is being homeschooled and needs an ESA SP (IEP) you must go to your local school district to get this recommendation for your child to get qualified for this financial support. Your child must be 5+ years old to qualify. Follow the QR Code in the image to get funding. This funding can be used for tuition for our programs.
