Join us for family friendly nature-based sensory play group inspired by the sights and sounds of springtime birds! Led by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Cheri, this outdoor program invites children and families to slow down, explore, and connect with nature through hands-on activities designed to engage the senses. The morning will include a spring-themed active story time, […]
You don't want to miss out on this FREE community event! June 1st, is RiverTrail RecDay! ☀ Visit Allegheny RiverTrail Park for a day of (free) outdoor fun. ARP is hosting over 20 local organizations to bring you a day of family-friendly recreation full of new and old favorite past-times and entertainment 🚣♀️🚴♀️🎣 Functional Roots will […]
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by the colors of the rainbow and the book, Bear Sees Colors. Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to how you view the world through your eyes, as you navigate the natural environment and engage in multi-sensory play, […]
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by trucks, farm animals, and the book, The Little Blue Truck. Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to the sounds of the world around us. Together, you will navigate the natural environment and engage in multi-sensory play, art, […]
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by dinosaurs, and the book, Dinosaur Roar. Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to our body awareness using big and little movements. Get ready to smash, crash, and dash, like dinosaurs of all kinds. Together, you will navigate […]
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by the fall harvest, and the book, There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves. Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to how we use our sense of smell to engage with our surroundings. Enjoy a special […]
❄️ Winter Wonderland Nature Play at Tree Pittsburgh ❄️December 4th • 10:30–11:30 AMFree Drop-In Event • Ages 1–8 (All Welcome!) Step into a magical Winter Wonderland with Functional Roots and a team of Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students from Carlow University for a joyful morning of nature-based play. Families are invited to drop in anytime between […]
Join us for a playful indoor and outdoor Nature Detective Adventure at Tree Pittsburgh, designed for children ages 1–8 years with a caregiver. Families will be invited to slow down, look closely, and explore nature through curiosity-led missions and multi-sensory play. Upon arrival, children will gather their detective tools and set off at their own […]
Grow Through the Seasons: A FREE Nature Inspired Play Experience Join us for a joyful, hands-on journey through the year in nature! In this interactive play event, we will bring the outdoors inside to Dandelion Kids while children and caregivers explore the magic of all four seasons through open-ended sensory play, movement, and imagination. Each […]
Dreaming of summer fun? Us too! On February 28th, we're celebrating summertime at ARP... we just couldn't wait any longer! Join us at the park for a Summer Snow Day full of fun with Dah Dah PGH, Kindermusik, FIT4MOM, and Sprig Coffee Company. This free event is open from 10 am - 12 pm and […]
Animal Nature Detectives: A Pop-Up Nature Adventure Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a nature-filled adventure inspired by We're Going on a Bear Hunt! Together, we'll follow clues, explore trails, and discover the tiny wonders hiding all around us—from animal tracks and woodland creatures to treasures tucked beneath leaves, logs, and rocks. Designed […]
🌱 Planting & Pollinators Nature Play Pop-Up 🐝 *REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Join us for an evening of meaningful play where little hands dig, plant, create, explore, and discover the incredible role pollinators play in helping our world grow. At Functional Roots, every activity is thoughtfully designed by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to nurture your child's […]
