Purdue University Northwest Events

Roots and Wonder Forest School
July 27, 2026 @ 9:00 am - July 30, 2026 @ 11:30 am
Roots and Wonders Forest School is a four-day, parent/guardian-accompanied, outdoor learning experience at Gabis Arboretum for children ages 3-5.
Meeting daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (July 27-30), children explore nature through play-based STEM, literacy and art.
Activities include storytelling, counting and patterning, nature walks, building, painting and hands-on discovery. Children should dress for outdoor play and exploration.
Hosted by: PNW School of Education and Counseling
Questions? Contact Jelena Byers.
Forest School Details
Ages
3 to 5
Time
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost
$200
Location
Dates
- July 27 through July 30
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
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