Mini Naturalists Club

You’re never too young to explore nature!

Building on the success of our Junior Naturalists Club, we now host a series of nature education programs for Mississauga’s youngest explorers!

The Riverwood Conservancy’s Mini Naturalists Club (MNC) gives children aged 3-5 (not yet in Grade 1), along with a parent/guardian, the chance to explore the outdoors, and develop a meaningful connection to the natural world.

Dates and Topics for the Spring 2025 Semester (topics subject to change)

March 1 | Signs of Spring
March 22 | Ducks
April 5 | Fossils
April 26 | Reptiles and Amphibians
May 10 | Wildflowers
May 24 | Service Project
June 7 | Butterflies
June 21 | Aquatic Fun

Locations and Times

Session locations will vary depending on the topic to be covered. Mini Naturalists regularly visit Riverwood, the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, Rattray Marsh, and Erindale Park.

Sessions are generally held from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, but timings may vary based on the topic covered or the location of a particular session.

Organizers will notify participants well in advance the location and timing of each session.

Participant Expectations

The MNC was created for parents/guardians and their children to enjoy nature together. It is expected that the parent/guardian of a child in the MNC will be an active participant in all sessions. The MNC is not a drop-off program.

Only registered children aged 3-5 years old will be able to participate in MNC sessions.

Children who have begun Grade One are not permitted, and are encouraged to join the Junior Naturalists Club.

Pricing and Cancellations

A $200 registration fee covers all programs for one parent/guardian and child pairing.

Unique registration forms must be completed if you wish to register more than one parent/guardian and child pairing.

Registration cancellations can be made any time up to Saturday, March 8, 2025, and are subject a processing fee of $50. No refunds will be given for no-shows following this date.