New England Naturals

Nature programs made for gathering

Bring New England nature to your community.

Hands-on nature programs and ready-to-run kits for schools, libraries, and private groups.

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A woodland stream surrounded by ferns and New England forest

Program offerings

Local nature, ready to explore.

Each program brings together natural materials, regional stories, and hands-on activities that make learning feel immediate and personal.

A participant building a miniature landscape during a hands-on program

Nature Kits for Schools & Libraries

Ready-to-run nature experiences created for shared learning and making.

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Terrarium materials arranged on moss beside a tree trunk

Terrarium Gardening Workshops

Guided workshops that bring gardening, natural textures, and creativity to the table.

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A tiny landscape made with moss, stones, bark, and miniature details

Tiny Landscape Make-and-Takes

A small-scale landscape project participants can shape and make their own.

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A traditional New England stone wall running through a wooded landscape

New England Stone Wall Gardens

A hands-on garden inspired by one of New England’s most familiar historic features.

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Why hands-on nature?

Curiosity you can hold.

Simple, tactile experiences help participants slow down, look closely, and turn natural materials into something personal.

  1. 01Play with nature
  2. 02Step away from screens
  3. 03Discover local stories
  4. 04Make something
Bright green moss and lichen growing across textured willow bark

Designed for shared spaces

Thoughtful materials. Memorable experiences.

Programs use tactile, approachable natural materials that invite participants to look closely, ask questions, and create with confidence.

Each experience is designed for easy delivery in schools, libraries, senior centers, and other community settings.

Hands arranging natural materials in a miniature landscape project

Our material practices

Gathered with care.

We follow ethical foraging and sustainable harvesting practices for our natural materials.

All natural items are carefully dried and lightly sanitized before use.

Whenever possible, we also incorporate recycled and reclaimed materials into our products and displays.

Bring nature to your community

Let’s find the right program.

Tell us about your community needs, and we’ll help you explore the best fit.

Get in Touch

For more information, reach out to us at hello@programworks.org.