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Chickens, Bees, and Apple Trees

A Nature Connection Program by Willow Tree Occupational Therapy

This outdoor, play-based program is rooted in the belief that children thrive through hands-on exploration, meaningful relationships, and connection to the natural world.

Set in the meadows and forests surrounding the WTOT farmhouse, Chickens, Bees, and Apple Trees is a non-academic, drop-off program open to all children, ages 3–10. Developed by a pediatric occupational therapist, this experience supports each child’s growth through nature, play, and purposeful work.

Program Overview

Offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Sessions

Through seasonal rhythms and child-led curiosity, children develop:

• Gross & fine motor coordination

• Social-emotional and life skills

• Executive function and teamwork

• Confidence, compassion, and a sense of community

All while immersed in nature, surrounded by friends, and supported by thoughtful guides

 

 

 

 

 

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Activities May Include:

• Simple woodworking & handcrafts

• Gardening from seed to harvest

• Foraging & cider pressing

• Fiber arts & natural dyeing

• Farm animal friend visits

• Neighborhood connection visits (library, firehouse, etc.)

• Open-ended outdoor play and sensory exploration

Fall 2025 Group Details

Bees Group (Tues and/or Thurs)
🗓 Sept 9 – Nov 13, 2025
Ages 3–10
Choose one or both days

Apple Trees Group (Mon and/or Wednesdays)
🗓 Sept 8 – Nov 12, 2025
Ages 3–10

🔹 Please enroll in only one group
🔹 Specify your group choice on the registration form

Registration & Deposit due by August 22, 2025
(Contact us after 8/22 to inquire about any remaining availability)

Click the "Registration" button below to sign up

Pricing

• 1 Day/Week: $65

• 2 Days/Week: $110

• 10% sibling discount on total cost
  (Session cost may vary based on number of weeks — please contact us for a full total)

🗓 Upcoming Seasonal Sessions

Winter Session 2025
🗓 Dec 2 – Mar 5
(No sessions the weeks of Dec 22 & Dec 29)​