We Grow
Wildlings LLC
Wildlings Forest School
Led by our knowledgeable Early Childhood Educator, Ms. Ragon, and her talented team of parent volunteers, your child will develop all their senses and abilities through a variety of fun and engaging nature-based activities, while enjoying the natural beauty and magic of our local parks and preserves.
Pictures are sent home daily to families, providing a sneak peek into each day's adventures.
All you need to do is register your wildling and bring them to class with pre-applied sunscreen, bug spray,
a spill-proof water bottle, outdoor-friendly clothing, and a peanut-free lunch!
Our half-day classes meet
Monday through Friday
from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
at various parks & preserves in Pinellas County:
Mondays: Philippe Park, Safety Harbor
Tuesdays: George C. McGough Nature Park, Largo
Wednesdays: Maximo Park, St. Petersburg
Thursdays: War Veterans Memorial Park, St. Petersburg
Fridays: Folly Farms Preserve, Safety Harbor
Follow the links below to register your wildlings!
*Registration is released on a seasonal basis*
Fall - August, September, October
Winter - November, December, January
Spring - February, March, April
Summer - May, June, July
Each season's registration will open up two months prior
(ex. Winter registration will be available starting in September,
Spring registration will open in December, etc.)
Sample Class Schedules
The schedule will always flex slightly to follow the patterns of nature
and the wildling's needs and interests. But no matter what adventures we get into,
each day will include a read-aloud, WILD adventures around
the parks & preserves, and an art invitation.
9:30 - 10:00 am : Drop-off & free play around the school site
10:00 - 10:20 am : Snack & storytime
10:20 - 11:20 am : Trail hike or free play in the wild
11:20 - 12:00 pm : Playground or more wild free play
12:00 - 12:15 pm : Hike back to school site
12:15 - 12:45 pm : Snack & storytime
12:45 - 1:00 pm : Closing circle and goodbyes!
Register your Wildling
Read more about each location and follow the links to register for your chosen dates.
Mondays @ Philippe Park, Safety Harbor
We’re thrilled to announce a brand new Wildlings location for this fall: Philippe Park in Safety Harbor! This stunning spot is packed with natural wonder and endless opportunities for exploration.
From its massive ancient oak trees and open grassy fields,
to the historic Indian mound and the biggest hill in all of
Pinellas County (perfect for wildling-style rolling and racing),
this park will quickly become a new favorite.
With bay access for water play, shady forest trails, and two unique playgrounds (including one that feels like a mini Stonehenge),
our Mondays will be filled with adventure,
discovery, and plenty of splashing to keep us cool!
We can’t wait to climb, run, roll, splash, and grow wild in this beautiful new wild space!
*No Class Dates*
9/1, 9/8, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1
Tuesdays @ McGough Nature Park, Largo
We’re headed back to one of our all-time favorite Wildlings spots this fall: McGough Nature Park in Largo!
Even though it’s a bit of a trek, every step is worth it because McGough is truly a one-of-a-kind place for forest school magic.
From the zipline at the playground to the rescue birds walking the trails with their dedicated volunteers, every visit feels like a new adventure. And of course, we’ll spend plenty of time with the real stars of the park: the turtles of Turtle Pond—big ones, tiny ones, and everything in between!
We can’t wait to be back in this magical place with
our Wildlings crew.
*No Class Dates*
9/9
Wednesdays @ Maximo Park, St. Petersburg
We’re heading back to Maximo Park this fall for another season of wild fun and forest school magic! This beloved location is bursting with learning opportunities—from the towering Indian mound to the boardwalk trails, the forested pine flats, and the sparkling beaches along Boca Ciega Bay. There’s something about Maximo that always brings out our Wildlings’ sense of freedom and wonder.
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In the warmer months, we’ll meet near the observation tower and bay beaches for easy access to cooling waters and wide-open skies.
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In the cooler winter season, we’ll shift to our cozy pine-and-palm grove, where we made so many sweet memories last year.
We can’t wait for another season of rolling, splashing, building, climbing, and growing wild at Maximo.
*No Class Dates*
11/26
Thursdays @ War Veterans Park, St. Petersburg
We’re thrilled to be adding War Veterans Memorial Park to our fall Wildlings lineup! Located right next to the Bay Pines VA Hospital, this beautiful park is sure to become one of our favorite new locations.
This unique park features:
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Forested trails full of shady magic
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Direct access to the bay for water play and coastal exploration
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An old army tank tucked into the trees
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A working sundial—perfect for hands-on learning
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Two playgrounds for more wild play
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Fiddler crabs, ospreys, gopher tortoises, marsh hares, and more
*No Class Dates*
9/4, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1
Fridays @ Folly Farms, Safety Harbor
We’re so excited to return to Folly Farms this fall—
with a twist! Thanks to the incredible generosity of a new Wildling family, the Roses, we’ll be making our new home base in their magical backyard that backs right up to
the working gardens of Folly Farms.
We’ll still venture into Folly Farms Preserve daily to
visit our favorite spots like Gnomeo, the Wind Phone,
and our beloved Ferngully Creek, where so many
Wildling memories have already been made.
And every other Friday, we’ll celebrate Farm Visit Fridays!
A chance to visit our animal farmhouse friends:
the goats, bunnies, guinea pigs, and tortoise!
*No Class Dates*
8/29, 9/5, 11/28, 12/26, 1/2
Questions? Feel free to reach out to us via email at