TimberNook Central Oregon

11/21/2025

After reading Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman the children had the opportunity to set up their own Thanksgiving feasts in the canyon space this morning while also cooking over the fire. A beautiful morning outdoors with some pretty creative kiddos!

11/19/2025

FRESH NEW WEBSITE

Our new website is LIVE!!! 💚💚💚

Fresh look, fresh data -- including our latest research on how TimberNook is impacting school culture.

Go see for yourself:
https://timbernook.com/

11/05/2025

HOLIDAY THEMED POP UPS COMING SOON!

10/31/2025

Today was our last session for the Fall Program. Six Friday's of outdoor messy FUN! After reading Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins by Dianne Ochiltree the kiddos had the opportunity to explore all of the many attributes and affordances of the simple pumpkin! Rolling, pounding, carving, and more.

10/24/2025

Today we read A Scarecrow's Hat by Ken Brown and then the children had the opportunity to create their own scarecrows with friends in the wild! Let me introduce to you our three new friends...Kevin, Yankee Doodle, and IDK! Happy Fall to you all :-)

10/10/2025

Sunny and stormy beautiful fall morning reading the classic tale of The Little Red Hen together and then the children had the opportunity to garden, clean, and get messy in the outdoor kitchen with real potatoes, carrots, oats, flour, baking soda, corn starch and water. Carrot Crumble bakery opened up and sold some tasty creations that were even taste tested ;-)

10/03/2025

Today the children were given the opportunity to build houses out of sticks, straw and bricks after revisiting the classic fable The Three Little Pigs. There was even a big bad wolf on the prowl who was captured and then safely released!
Such a beautiful day playing the TimberNook way

09/26/2025

Let them build. Let them lead. ✨

When kids build forts, they're not just playing—they're creating a world where they're in charge.

It’s their rules, their space, their sanctuary—a powerful boost for emotional resilience, independence, and confidence in a world that often feels out of their control.

09/26/2025

After reading The Perfect Nest 🪺 by Catherine Friend the children had the opportunity to create their own perfect nests using real straw, blankets, pillows and other materials. Look at the sweet creativity 💚

09/23/2025

Storybook Fall Fridays are underway where children can come and play the TimberNook way…
After reading 10 Apples Up On Top by Dr. Seuss 🍎🍏 the children had the opportunity to create their own Apple Markets in the canyon using real materials and yes, lots of apples. The Sweet Apple Bakery opened up selling lots of delicious creations. A beautiful first session with amazing weather 💛

08/02/2025

Registration is open for this Fall's Storybook Friday's!

07/26/2025

SUPER grateful and excited to have Erin 💚💛 continue to partner with me on this endeavor of bringing authentic outdoor sensory rich play experiences to our local community.