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Home What is a Nature-Based Approach?

What is a Nature-Based Approach?

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Feature article in Washington Parent Magazine, July 2020
by ERS Program Director, Julie Liddle and Lead Teacher, Christina Blocksom

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-early-childhood-nature-schools-pandemic-20200925-32nr6tef7vgq5nq7haloxeunde-story.html

Association for Nature-Based Education

Admissions Tours

The Admissions process begins with a tour of the school campus. The tour takes approximately 2 hours and is held primarily outside. (Please dress accordingly.)

WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONE VACANCY IN OUR TODDLER (ACORN) CLASS FOR A 2-3 YEAR OLD.

We ask that you register ahead of time via our Sign Up Genius:

Tour Dates

October 1, 2026
October 28, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 10, 2026
January 21, 2027
February 3, 2027
March 4, 2027
April 7, 2027
May 18, 2027

Note that enrollment offers are made beginning in February and continue until all vacancies are filled. Learn more about the enrollment process on our Admissions page.

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Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool
9201 Vernon Dr
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 757-7900
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