Our Story

Our Story

PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature Exploration has served the communities of Greater Boston for over two decades. We provide interactive and engaging year-round nature programming to young children and their caregivers, with the goal of encouraging kids to get out and explore the natural communities in their own backyards.

Our Mission Statement

PUDDLESTOMPERS™ is committed to connecting the youngest naturalists (ages 2-9) and their parents and caregivers to the open spaces in their communities. By providing the seeds of interest, the tools for exploration, and the caring guidance of our seasoned teacher-naturalists, we hope to help build the foundation for a lifelong enjoyment of the outdoors and stewardship of nature.

Statement of Diversity & inclusion

PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature Exploration believes that nature is a unifying force. We are firm in our knowledge that people of all color, religion, ethnicity and ability belong in our community and in nature. PUDDLESTOMPERS™ unequivocally supports the entire BIPOC community and condemns all forms of racism, prejudice, violence, and hatred perpetrated.

Environmental activism

Environmental education and activism are more important in today’s world than ever before. PUDDLESTOMPERS™ is committed to contributing to the fight against climate change by donating a percentage of revenue to each community we service to support local environmental education and conservation efforts.

Our Programs

Our programs offer children and their caregivers the opportunity to explore the mysteries and wonders of nature in a safe and nurturing environment. Our integrated environmental curriculum develops a wide range of skills such as observation, classification, color/number identification and life skills. Social skills also develop as children work as a group to ask and answer questions about plants, animals, and habitats. Children are encouraged to talk about their experiences and express themselves with art, music, active movement, and play.

PUDDLESTOMPERS programming is offered throughout the Greater Boston Area. We partner with various schools, preschools, and Parks & Recreation Departments in order to service as many different communities as possible. To see where our programs are offered, please visit our Locations page.