NATure
Connection programs

Nurturing Development
Through Nature

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, Wednesdays, Thursdays
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

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

Winter 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)
🗓 Dec 1, 2025– Mar 5, 2026

(No sessions the weeks of Dec 22 & Dec 29 and Feb 16)

Ages 3–10

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

Registration & Deposit due by November 17, 2025
(Contact us after 11/17 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

Spring Session 2026
🗓 Mar 23 - June 18, 26 - Off for April break (4/20-4/24/26)

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Quick Facts

📍 Location:
Willow Tree Farmhouse — 365 Main Road, Corinth, ME 04427
👧 Ages:
3–10 (older children may split off at times for appropriate activities)
🗓️ Schedule:
Bees Group: Tuesday and/or Thursday
Apple Trees Group: Monday and/or Wednesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Pricing:
$65/week for 1 day
$110/week for 2 days
10% sibling discount
$100 non-refundable deposit required at registration
🧺 What to Bring:
Snack and lunch from home
Weather-appropriate layers
Spare clothing for muddy or wet days
☔ Rain or Shine:
Children spend their time outdoors unless weather is extreme. Indoor shelter available as needed.
🔔 Important Notes:
Toilet trained children only
This is an enrichment program (not a camp or academic program)
Group ratio: 12 children with 3 staff/volunteers

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Snapshots of Connection:
Moments of Friendship & Community

A quiet moment to rest and reflect—nourished by nature and rooted in place-based learning.	From field to fingers — creating with nature’s gifts.	Building rhythm, cooperation, and joy — one colorful ribbon at a time.	Practicing patience, presence, and connection — one small creature at a time.
A sensory adventure rooted in community — kids discover the colors and textures of fresh, local farmers’ market treasures.	Hands at work, heart engaged — turning field flowers and a fall pumpkin into something uniquely her own.	Autumn leaves and kindness in motion--with friendship leading the way.	Winter’s chill melts away as we gather for tea, connection, and comfort.
Fresh air, snowy trails, and joyful steps in our back field.