Burrow Nature Center

09/22/2026

🌲 Sign your kids up for Forest School on Mondays and Saturdays this fall!

Looking for a play-based, outdoor experience to get your kids off screens, building confidence, and connecting with nature? Join us at Burrow Nature Center for hands-on sensory exploration, wilderness skills, and outdoor fun!

On Oct 5th, we launch our weekly Monday sessions + one Saturday per month.

Here are the details for the fall season:

Ages 1–3: Sprouts (Parent/Caregiver Accompanied)

• When: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

• Tuition: Starting at $10 / Session (1.5 hours)

• A wonder-filled sensory, play-based morning in nature for toddlers and their caregivers!

Ages 4–8+: Trackers (Drop-Off or Stay & Relax)

• When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Tuition: Starting at $25 / Session (3 hours)

• Parents: You are welcome to drop off, or stay and relax on-site! We have high-speed Wi-Fi and hammocks available while your kids explore.

Flexibility for Busy Schedules:

• 16 Monday sessions per season
• 4 Saturday sessions season

Need another weekday? Ask us about other weekday options!

Scholarships and Discounts available for siblings!

📍 Location:

Burrow Nature Center located at the All You Need Campground in Lumberton, MS

Small Groups & High Care:

Cohorts are strictly capped at 15 children to ensure personal mentorship and safe ratios

TRY A SESSION FOR FREE!

Not sure if Forest School is the right fit for your family? Come test the waters! Send us a message to claim a FREE trial session for your child.

Learn more & reserve your spot here: BurrowNature.org/Forest-School

Have questions? Email [email protected]—we can't wait to see your family in the woods!

06/12/2026

Launch Your Green Career Right Here in the Piney Woods! 🌲
Apply the Burrow Nature Center’s new Resilience Fellowship! Get hands-on PAID training on 111 acres of conservation agro-forestry land south of Hattiesburg.

🔧 What You’ll Learn:
- Gopher tortoise recovery
- Controlled burn logistics & safe chainsaw operation
- Livestock management (goats!)
- Greenhouse construction with off-grid water and energy systems
- Small business skills for eco-entrepreneurs

🎓 Eligibility: Targeted towards youth 18+.
✅ The Commitment: 16 hours per month.
💰 Paid Stipends Available | Unpaid Apprentice Tracks.
📩 INTERESTED? Email [email protected] to learn more and put your name on the list.

05/08/2026

Summer at the Burrow Nature Center! 🌲

We still have a few spots open for our upcoming Forest School Saturdays (May 16 & Jun 6, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM). This is our signature guided program for kids to dive deep into nature-based play and exploration.

NEW: Summer Community Days! ☀️
This summer, we’re opening the land for a series of free/donation-based days. These are less about "lessons" and more about Community & Connection.

While we won’t have the full Forest School educational lineup, we’re inviting families to come explore the trails, wade in the pond, and get to know other nature-loving families in our area. It’s a chance for the kids to run wild while the parents build community.

📍 RSVP is still required for all dates (so we can keep groups small and safe).
🔗 Sign up here: https://burrownature.org/summer

03/11/2026

🌿 Last Call for Spring Forest School Package!

The Spring 2026 Forest School season begins this Saturday, and this is your final chance to lock in our 25% off discounts. Buy 3 classes, get 1 free!

🌱 Monthly on Saturdays:
March 14
April 18
May 16
June 6

💚 Spores (ages 1–3 + caregiver)

💚 Sprouts (ages 4+)

👉 Visit our website to sign up today!

Form for families to sign-up to participate in a single forest school class or a seasonal advance package of forest school classes

03/02/2026

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02/27/2026

🌿 Spring Forest School Registration is OPEN!

Give your child the chance to explore, create, and grow in nature this spring!

Forest School with Burrow Nature Center, hosted at All You Need in Lumberton, Mississippi, blends hands‑on learning, outdoor skills, and unstructured play to build confidence, curiosity, and resilience.

✨ Sprouts Program (ages 4+) ✨
Saturdays • 9:30am–12:00pm
Map‑making, plant + tree ID, shelter building, nature challenges, and peer‑based learning.

✨ Spores Program (ages 1–3 with caregiver) ✨
Saturdays • 10:30am–12:00pm
Sensory play, seed planting, berry picking, clay exploration, and more.

📅 Spring Dates: March 14 • April 18 • May 16 • June 6

🌱 Season package: 25% off when purchasing spring season classes in advance (buy 3 classes, get 1 free!)
🌱 Sibling discount: 5% off each additional child

🌼 Ready to Join Us? 🌼
Visit our registration page to save your child’s spot and secure discounted season packages before classes begin. https://burrownature.org/forest-school

🌳Let’s get outside and grow together this spring at Burrow Nature Center 🌳

02/19/2026

The final forest school class of the season is this Saturday, Feb. 21. There is still time to register — but don’t delay!!

Classes are held at All You Need in Lumberton, Mississippi & regiatration includes a day pass to enjoy the beautiful nature area 🌲

Reach out with any questions!

Form for families to sign-up to participate in a single forest school class or a seasonal advance package of forest school classes

12/04/2025

We just sent out our first newsletter! Please subscribe to receive our future email updates! https://burrownature.org/contact

In this edition, our Executive Director Jordan Bantuelle shared highlights over the past year. In addition to forming a registered Mississippi nonprofit organization and IRS certified 501c3 and setting up the website and IT backend, we also accomplished so much in support of our education and conservation mission!

We host one of the largest gopher tortoise populations West of the Tombigbee River and the highest number of Black Pine Snake sightings in the state. We have submitted 9 grant applications to identify funding for habitat restoration for these endangered species. So far, we have received $1,500 grant funding received thanks to the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund!