In the past few years there have been numerous articles and books released documenting research that supports the benefits of learning outdoors. Fostering a connection to the outdoors is an ideal way for young children to learn. The mission at our nature preschool is to support the natural curiosity and desire for connection of young children and develop the range of foundational skills they need to grow, using the animals and outdoor environment around us (Hanscom, 2017; Sobel, 2016).