Join me and VolunTOTS, VolunTYKES and Temple Ohav Shalom as we pack Thanksgiving food boxes for North Hills Community Outreach! Help teach your kiddos the importance of giving back and being a good neighbor! All are welcome, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Jamie, OT & founder of Functional Roots and Ainsley, OT and founder of Hilltop Horizons are teaming up to provide a free winter education series. The event is free and will provide you sensory & feeding tips to help your child thrive in their natural environment. You'll learn three strategies to set your child up […]
Nature-based sensory expedition TOUR #1: will focus on being mindful with your child(ren) in nature and connecting with other parents and caregivers as we explore different Pittsburgh Parks with Jamie Baumgardner (pediatric OT and Mom). The adventure will lead to an area where children have free-play with "loose parts" (rocks, sticks, leaves, common household items, […]
Nature-based sensory expedition TOUR #2: will focus on being mindful with your child(ren) in nature and connecting with other parents and caregivers as we explore different Pittsburgh Parks with Jamie Baumgardner (pediatric OT and Mom). The adventure will lead to an area where children have free-play with "loose parts" (rocks, sticks, leaves, common household items, […]
Nature-based sensory expedition TOUR #3: will focus on being mindful with your child(ren) in nature and connecting with other parents and caregivers as we explore different Pittsburgh Parks with Jamie Baumgardner (pediatric OT and Mom). The adventure will lead to an area where children have free-play with "loose parts" (rocks, sticks, leaves, common household items, […]
Nature-based sensory expedition TOUR #4: will focus on being mindful with your child(ren) in nature and connecting with other parents and caregivers as we explore different Pittsburgh Parks with Jamie Baumgardner (pediatric OT and Mom). The adventure will lead to an area where children have free-play with "loose parts" (rocks, sticks, leaves, common household items, […]
Calling caregivers looking to to be more conscious and connected with their children. Jamie, pediatric Occupational Therapist and Mom, will be your nature guide as we collaborate together to support your child's growth. This special event will focus on connecting with your child, helping your child interact with their natural world, and how effectively use […]
We are joining local Mom and author, Molly Romeo, for a FREE story time event in the park. Molly will begin our adventure with the reading of her new children's book, What If. Themed interactive play stations will be provided by Jamie, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Functional Roots. Play activities will be adapted for […]
Help us give to those in need by donating items* to pack in Thanksgiving boxes during packing events hosted by VolunTots. Our adventure together will include an outdoor market experience for your child to help "shop" from the donated items, sort into bags, and load items to be transported to their next stop of packing […]
The weather is warming up and we are on a search to find animals coming out of hibernation. Join us for a free pop-up adventure to move, connect, and play in nature. As a group we will have a casual but mindful walk to search for hidden animal foot prints, stop for a brief story, […]
Suit up for this free popsicle themed summer splash process art event. We will stay cool under the trees and by the natural streams at Fall Run Park while we get creative and move together. A welcome activity will be provided, followed by a short walk to our group process art station open to explore […]
Join Us for a Free Nature Meet & Greet Event! Come meet your fall group guides, Jamie and Julia from Functional Roots, before our nature-based enrichment groups kick off! We’re excited to connect with you.Drop in anytime between 11 - 12 at Fall Run Park!Activities:Create your own nature craft to take home and contribute to a […]
