Fall Registration Opens August 4th at 9:00 AM!
We're getting ready to hit the trails again—and we want your family with us! Registration for our Fall 2025 semester opens on Monday, August 4th at 9:00 AM, and our programs tend to fill fast.
Fall Classes Open for Registration on August 4th at 9AM

Fall Registration Opens August 4th at 9:00 AM!
We're getting ready to hit the trails again—and we want your family with us! Registration for our Fall 2025 semester opens on Monday, August 4th at 9:00 AM, and our programs tend to fill fast.
🍂 Our Tiny Trees program invites our littlest explorers (ages 4-8) to climb, dig, build, imagine, and connect—rain or shine. With songs, stories, and hands-on learning, these half-day outdoor classes help young kids build confidence, community, and a deep love of nature.
🪵 For older youth, our Investigating the Outdoors sessions are full of discovery and curiosity—from tracking wildlife and exploring ecosystems to learning survival skills, journaling, and engaging in stewardship projects. These experiences connect kids with the land and each other.
Fall is our favorite season to get outside—crisp air, golden leaves, and endless opportunities to grow wild and free. Don't miss it!
Set your alarm—August 4th at 9AM is go-time!
What is Nature Niños?

When a child catches their first trout, or sees an eagle take flight, or explores a backcountry trail, they light up, they learn something new, they connect. But it's not always easy to get outside-it might seem far, unfamiliar, or there's just not enough time in the day. That's where Nature Niños comes in! We are here to be your outdoor learning team. We take the guesswork out of getting outside so families-across generations-can access and explore the outdoors alongside a family-focused, professional team.
Nature Niños was created in 2019 and in 2024, after a tremendous amount of growth and expansion across the state we officially have 501(c)(3) status as a standalone organization. Nature Niños is an entry point to the outdoors for all those that find themselves with "nature nerves." We expand access to the outdoors, share all it has to offer, and invite youth and families who might not readily access the outdoors into a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community where we build skills and grow the next generation of conservationists, land stewards, and recreationalists. We spend time introducing youth to their eco-identity through the visual arts, music, theater, spoken word and other mediums while encouraging their creativity and personal expression.
Please visits our Programs Page to see all the amazing opportunities that Nature Niños is offering for our New Mexico youth from PreK thru High School.


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Testimonial
I enrolled my 5-year-old son into Nature Ninos Tiny Trees program during the Fall semester and right away he loved it. He is a social bird, and Nature Ninos was exactly what I was looking for in a homeschool program. For one of the scheduled fishing trips I asked if I could bring my older two kids, ages 12 and 14 to come along. All of the teachers welcomed them with open arms. This was the first time myself and my kids have tried fishing. Sarah Candelaria, the program founder and director, was there to help the kids and share her fishing expertise. She was so patient and nice with my older kids. She taught them everything about how to set up a line, put a hook on, bait it, everything. She even allowed them to use different tools and baits to try out. After this one fishing trip my kids were all so excited about fishing that they begged me to go again. I told my older kids that they needed to research fishing poles, how to do everything, and locate fishing areas around the city. They got to work and came back to me with a full report. For Christmas, Santa surprised them each with a fishing pole and supplies! This semester my 5-year-old is continuing in Tiny Trees and my two older kids have enrolled in ITO (Investigating the Outdoors) program. They all love it! Now that the weather is warming up a bit we have decided to go try out a new fishing spot each week. I am so grateful for Sarah and her team of amazing teachers for this amazing program and all of the opportunities!
-Lisa D. ☆☆☆☆☆
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