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

Summer Season 2026

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

June – 3 Weeks
Mondays June 8 to June 22 10:00am to 11:00am (Class full – Add to Wait List)
Tuesdays June 9 to June 23 1:00pm – 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays June 10 to June 24 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN

July – 3 Weeks
Mondays July 6 to July 20 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays July 7 to July 21 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays July 8 to July 22 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN

August – 3 Weeks
Mondays August 10 to August 24 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays August 11 to August 25 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays August 12 to August 26 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon, MN

Fall Season 2025

September – 3 Weeks
October/November – 8 Weeks

September – 3 Weeks
Mondays September 8 to September 22 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays September 2 to September 16 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays September 3 to September 17 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Location to Be Determined

October/November – 8 Weeks
Mondays September 29 to November 17 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Tuesdays September 30 to November 18 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks) : Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, MN
Wednesdays October 1 to November 19 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks) : Location to Be Determined

Winter Season

December – 3 Weeks
January – 3 Weeks
February – 3 Weeks

December – 3 Weeks
Mondays December 1 to December 15 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)
Tuesdays December 2 to December 16 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks)
Wednesdays December 3 to December 17 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)

January – 3 Weeks
Mondays January 5 to January 19 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)
Tuesdays January 6 to January 20 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks)
Wednesdays January 7 to January 21 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)

February – 3 Weeks
Mondays February 2 to February 16 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)
Tuesdays February 3 to February 17 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks)
Wednesdays February 4 to February 18 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)

Spring Season 2026

March – 3 Weeks
April/May – 8 Weeks

March – 3 Weeks
Mondays March 2, 9, 23 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)
Tuesdays March 3, 10, 24 1:00pm to 2:30pm (3 Weeks)
Wednesdays March 4, 11, 25 10:00am to 11:00am (3 weeks)

April / May – 8 Weeks
Mondays April 6 to May 25 10:00am to 11:00am (8 weeks)
Tuesdays April 7 to May 26 1:00pm to 2:30pm (8 Weeks)
Wednesdays April 8 to May 27 10:00am to 11:00am (8 weeks)