We think the way we work with children and families is really important to the community we are building and the development of the children in our care.

All of our programs are built to honor a set of community agreements that inform how we interact with nature, with each other, and with the families we are working with. 

We offer sliding scale tuition for all of our programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.conchitas.org/hello#tuition

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.  

  EBT and WIC cardholders can participate in Conchitas nature explores and meetup programs with their families at no cost. Use the code C2C at registration checkout. See the complete list of participating organizations offering  EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.  

Our Programs

Conchitas in the Wild

Free self-guided nature play for families

Explore your nature neighborhood with us on iNaturalist!

Enjoy a free multilingual storywalk at the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area Trail in Mashpee

(Google Maps PLUS code: MF8V+XV5 Mashpee, Massachusetts)

This program is funded by a grant from the Mashpee Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Forest treasure hunts and tree identification activities

(click to download printable PDF)

Check back often, we’re always adding more!

Community Family Programs

  • Nature Play Groups

    WHAT: Parent + child playgroups offering nature-based opportunities for play and exploration. Play groups are 60 minutes in length and will include support for caregivers to find safe, easy, and developmentally appropriate ways to foster engagement with the natural world for our youngest learners. All materials provided. 

    WHO: Children ages 0-3 and at least one caregiver. 

    COST: $9/family/session. Sliding scale tuition.

  • Nature Explore Meetups

    WHAT: Parent + child nature-based activity meetups offering themed opportunities to explore nature and learn about seasonal changes around us. Seasonal learning topics can include tree identification, wildlife watching, learning about vernal pools, exploring puddles, weather watching and cloud identification, storybook walks - and more. 60-90 minutes in length. All materials provided. 

    WHO: Children ages 0-6 and at least one caregiver. Siblings are welcome!

    COST: $15/family/meetup. Sliding scale tuition.

  • Nature-Based Childcare for Events

    WHAT: We bring nature play to you!

    With a national network of educators and play facilitators, we can provide nature-based learning and childcare as a service to your conference or event attendees, making participation more feasible for families and caregivers.

    Programming will be built to suit your event location and will maximize opportunities for nature play and exploration that is safe, developmentally appropriate and rooted in the tenets of outdoor learning. When possible, programming will be built to mirror the focus and content of the event - making this a whole family experience. We are open to learners of all ages and abilities, and any domestic location.

    Please email info@conchitas.org to schedule a scoping call and quote for services!

Nature Playcare & Urban Forest School

Licensed Childcare Program in Mashpee

WHAT: Licensed childcare and urban forest school programming for children ages 12 months - 5 years in Mashpee, MA. Daily outdoor child-led discovery and learning as children are guided through seasonal and emergent opportunities for learning and development in connection with the natural world.  Join us for seasonal programming sessions from 9am-5pm with extended care hours available. The sessions are themed and structured to respond to seasonal curriculum opportunities, and take place primarily outdoors year round. Licensed indoor space available and to be utilized in the event of unsafe inclement weather. Half and full day, 2- and 5- day programs available.

WHO: Children ages 12 months - 5 years, registration is limited to no more than 6 children/session.

COST: Sliding scale tuition, Massachusetts and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal childcare vouchers accepted. 

Enrollment for our urban forest school program is

closed for summer 2026.

Interested in fall enrollment? Submit an application for here.

For information on our programs, tuition and resources for families - please visit our Family Welcome Center page.

I'm interested in forest school!

Get in Touch

Conchitas offers professional services that support equitable nature access and building community support for nature-based learning programs.

Our services include collaboration on community events and programs; training and professional development for teams to support equity and inclusive solutions for nature-based programs; consulting services; and, nature-based educational childcare programs for professional events.

We would love to work with you.