While programs start at either 10:00 or 11:15, groups are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start
of their program to use the bathroom and fill their water bottles.

RESTROOMS AND WATER FOUNTAINS

Two wheelchair-accessible, composting restroom facilities are available at the East/Jones Mill Road
Trailhead, as well as a water fountain with bottle filler. Additional restrooms are in the main building.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Our main trail and boardwalks are wheelchair accessible. Let us know any special needs of your group
during registration so we can ensure a positive and inclusive experience for everyone.

FIELD TRIP SIZES 

Participants will tour in groups of up to 16 students each. Groups should be determined prior to arrival.
Groups do not have to be evenly divided but should not exceed 16. Each group should have at least one
responsible adult chaperone.
 • Programs with 16 or fewer students: Participants will tour in one group
 • Programs with 17-32 students: Divide participants into two groups of up to 16 students each.
 • Programs with 32-64 students: Register for back-to-back field trips from 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:15 – 12:15 on the same day. Divide participants into four groups of up to 16 students each. Two groups
will tour from 10:00 – 11:00 while the other two groups can enjoy a snack and a nature play “recess”
before switching to the 11:15 – 12:15 program.
 • Programs with more than 64 students: Please plan your visit across multiple days.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

The maximum number of students is dependent on the group size indicated at registration (either 16 or 32
students per field trip). We are not able to accommodate more than 32 students per field trip or 64 students per day. For groups that exceed the numbers indicated at registration, Nature Forward reserves the right to charge
an additional $85 or cancel the scheduled program.

SAME DAY/BACK-TO-BACK PROGRAMS 

Groups that register for both the 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:15 – 12:15 programs are welcome to arrive together.
We will invite the 11:15 groups to enjoy a snack and a nature play recess at Woodend Sanctuary’s Nature Playspace while the 10:00 groups are on a guided hike with our naturalists before switching. Chaperones are responsible for group management during this time.

CHAPERONES

Groups must bring at least one responsible adult per 16 children. We do not limit the number of
chaperones but suggest no more than 6 to keep the group manageable. Teachers and chaperones are
responsible for general behavior management.

LUNCH AND GARBAGE

We welcome you to enjoy a snack or lunch at Woodend. We encourage you to adopt waste-free lunch
goals. Please bring a bag for trash and leave it by the bathrooms at the East Trailhead. Since our
facilities are used by multiple programs, please let us know ahead of time if you would like to stay so we can
direct you to the appropriate area.

NATURE PLAYSPACE

Explore Woodend Sanctuary’s Nature Playspace! When not on a trail with our naturalists, groups are welcome to enjoy a nature play recess in this space. Chaperones are responsible for group management and abiding by our posted rules.

WHAT TO WEAR

Our programs are held entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes
such as sneakers.

CANCELLATION POLICY

For cancellations 4 weeks or more in advance, you will receive a full refund minus the $25 registration fee.
2-4 weeks in advance you will receive a 50% refund minus the $25 registration fee. Cancellations less than two
weeks in advance will not be issued any refund, however, we may be able to reschedule your group.
Cancellations and date/time changes must be e-mailed to [email protected].

In the event that Nature Forward must cancel your program, you will be given the opportunity to reschedule. If you choose not to reschedule, you will be given a full refund minus the $25 registration fee. Registration fees
are nonrefundable.

PHOTO RELEASE

By registering for a program with Nature Forward you agree to allow us to take and use photos of the program for informational and promotional purposes, i.e. flyers, ads, website. We will not identify any individual by name. If you wish to deny access to photography, please contact [email protected].

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

By registering for a field trip with Nature Forward I am consenting to the following statement of risk and acknowledgement of liability: I know and understand that there may be risks and dangers involved in the field trip, and that Nature Forward does not carry accidental injury insurance on participants. I waive and release Nature Forward and its employees from all liability for any personal injuries, illness, loss or property damage.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Please contact [email protected] with any questions not answered
here.

Sample Program: Discovery Hunt

The total distance covered is about 1/4 mile

10:00 am Welcome to Woodend Nature Sanctuary.