Discover the Wonders of Nature in your own backyard and beyond!
The Backyard Nature Academy is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting you with the natural world through hands-on environmental education. We are partnering with Havenroot, an event location and 200 acre forest in Veneta, OR to provide you with a nature center to visit, programs, hikes, school field trips, adventures and homeschool programs.
Our Mission
We celebrate local wildlife through engaging resources.
The Backyard Nature Academys mission is to foster deep connection to the wildlife that lives right in your backyard and community through hands on experiences, adventures and activities.
Our Courses
Wild Wednesdays
Every Wednesday join us for a 1.5 hour homeschool program at Havenroot - and open hours for our nature center!
Prek Nature Play Classes
Nature Play for prek kids coming soon! 10 week classes, one 2 hour class/week starting this coming spring! Join us for spring session. Email backyardnatureeducation
@gmail.com for more details.
Weekend Programming
Want to take your family on a nighttime owl walk? Explore the history of native cultures? Do an orienteering course choose your own adventure? Join us for monthly weekend adventure programs and get outside!
Nature Guide Certification on SKOOL
Want to lead a nature exploration group in your community? Learn how from a certified naturalist and teacher on SKOOL.
Field Trips and
Custom Programs
Backyard Nature Academy can create a custom 1-2 hour program on topics of your choice
Field Trips are offered both on site at Havenroot's beautiful 200 acre forest or in your classroom with hands-on activities, games and natural items (skulls! Fur! etc) that directly link to your current science standards. Grades k-8
The Backyard Nature Academy has naturalist certified teachers who will entertain and excite your students to learn more about the natural world. Need a wildflower garden at your school? We're here to help. Want to teach about pollinators but don't know where to start? We've got you covered. Want to meet some local wildlife close up? We'll bring them to you!
