Explorer Classes

Nature.
The best possible environment for healthy growth and development of humans.

Calling all explorers and their guides… Join our outdoor classes that use Tinkergarten curriculum as we grow, learn and play together.

Explorer Classes are geared for explorers ages 18 months to about 10 years. We will wonder about the creatures around us, explore our natural classroom and help each other, and cultivate a sense of awareness of the world around us. For older explorers we will focus on more advanced activities such as nature journals and naturalist experiences.

Please make sure to provide an accurate e-mail and phone number as these will be needed for communication about classes and completing your enrollment registration.

Purchasing this means you are signing up for a once weekly recurring class for 3 or 8 weeks. Classes are subject to rescheduling due to weather or my personal illness. In this case, a make-up time will be offered.

Please read our FAQs page for our refund, make-up, and class policies before purchasing.

Upcoming Classes

Class offerings added and updated throughout the seasons – check back! If you are looking for a specific time or can only make half a season, please contact us and make a request! We will see what could be done. Remember, if you don’t ask it won’t happen; if you ask, there is a chance.

Class Locations

Viking Ship Park in Moorhead, MN. – Dress appropriately for spending at least 1 hour outside.

Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN – Dress appropriately for spending at least 1 hour outside. NOTE: Minnesota State Park Pass Required

Fall Season 2026

September
Mondays September 7 to September 21 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays September 8 to September 22 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays September 9 to September 23 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN
Sunday September 20 and September 27 4:00pm to 5:15pm (2 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN

October/November
Mondays October 5 to November 30 10:00am to 11:00am (8 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays October 6 to November 24 1:00pm to 2:30pm (8 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays October 7 to November 25 10:00am to 11:00am (8 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN
Sunday October 18 and October 25 4:00pm to 5:15pm (2 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Sunday November 15 and November 22 4:00pm to 5:15pm (2 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN

Winter Season 2026-2027

December
Mondays December 7 to December 21 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays December 1 to December 15 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays December 2 to December 16 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN
Sunday December 13 and December 20 4:00pm to 5:15pm (2 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN

January
Mondays January 4 to January 18 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays January 5 to January 19 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays January 6 to January 20 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN
Sunday January 10 and January 24 4:00pm to 5:15pm (2 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN

February
Mondays February 1 to February 15 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays February 2 to February 16 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays February 3 to February 17 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN
Sunday February 7 and February 21 4:00pm to 5:15pm (2 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN

Spring Season 2027

March – 3 Weeks
April/May – 8 Weeks

March – 3 Weeks
Dates and times TBD

April / May – 8 Weeks
Dates and times TBD

Summer Season 2027

June – 3 Weeks
July – 3 Weeks
August – 3 Weeks

June – 3 Weeks
Dates and times TBD

July – 3 Weeks
Dates and times TBD

August – 3 Weeks
Dates and times TBD