PLEASE NOTE:
The 2025-2026 School Year classes are full.
To be added to the waitlist - contact Michelle at mmindicino@hhnaturecenter.org

The Cornwall campus is located
at 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall NY

Click here to learn about the YN program at Warwick

Now in its third decade, this popular program offers three- and four-year-olds the opportunity to interact with other students and with nature in a hands-on and exciting way. Young Naturalists learn skills for school and beyond by exploring, experimenting, and discovering the world around them. HHNC's Young Naturalist (YN) Preschool program emphasizes science and nature-based activities, outdoor experiences, social skills, and preparation for kindergarten using the resources of the Nature Center. The vital skills necessary for success in kindergarten are seamlessly integrated into the environmental curriculum.

Young NATURALIST Information:

Registration information for the 2026-2027 School Year will be posted in late November. To be added to the mailing list for details - contact Michelle at mmindicino@hhnaturecenter.org

“The purpose of this unique program is to provide an early childhood experience that meets the developmental needs of each child through interaction with the environment and engaging the child’s sense of wonder with the goal of developing a lifelong appreciation and relationship with the natural world.
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— Young Naturalist Preschool Mission