Become a Member

When I was creating the Nature Play Club I wanted to ensure I gave busy parents the ability to pay as they go (not a large lump sum fee), along with more flexibility.

For example:

• Depending on your motivation, you may get through the course really quickly and only need the Nature Play Club for a few months
• You might be struggling with finances and pause your membership when times are tough
• You may leave when you are feeling confident and comfortable with nature play and have implemented your new backyard nature playspace. But, you might like to pop back in from time to time and be re-energized, plus check out all the latest masterclasses and printables.

The Nature Play Club became a membership to support busy parents, like you.

The Nature Play Club members are my #1 priority (after my own family, of course!). I’ll be in the Facebook group at least every other weekday, posting discussion prompts, answering questions, and gathering ideas for what resources you need and what you want to learn about in future classes.

I’m committed to your success and if you ever struggle to make progress, let me know and I’ll be in touch with you directly to help you develop a plan to overcome whatever obstacle you’re facing.

Wonderful news! There are no lock-in contracts so you're free to cancel your membership whenever you like with no cancellation fees. Just keep in mind that your founding member pricing is only available for as long as your account remains in good standing.

I have learned so much in my years of teaching children about nature and parenting. In fact, I developed the Nature Play Club because I just felt there was no support, specifically for busy parents, to help them provide the childhood they wanted for their kids. If you want to unplug your kids from devices and give them more meaningful opportunities to play outside, along with all the additional benefits that time in nature provides, you will truly love the Nature Play Club.

However, if you find that it's not for you, please do get in touch.  If you don't feel like you've received value and you decide you want to cancel any time within the next  14 days, just let us know and we'll send you a prompt refund. No-fuss! Your membership can be cancelled and you will be removed from the membership and Facebook community.

Yes, you can certainly find lots of inspiration and ideas within this website and the greater internet world and if that’s all you need, that’s okay.

The Nature Play Club is different though.

It’s easy to find ideas but a lot harder to implement them. I don’t know about you but I usually need:

1. Motivation and a simple system to follow. Within the membership you’ll find the Nature Play Path. This will keep your motivation strong and provide all you need to get your kids outside. No massive life changes required.
2.  Someone to talk to when I’m struggling. The Facebook group is where magic happens. This supportive group, and I, will be there to answer your questions, or simply listen, no matter how big or small your struggle.
3.  I need to be held accountable. This is exactly what I’m here for. I’ll be encouraging you to show up and do the work so that you can reap all those benefits for your kids. Plus, you have to finish the course to open the Nature Play Library that’s filled with printable goodies.

Oh my goodness, no! The group is a judgement-free zone.  Some members will love the outdoors and feel more confident implementing nature connection into their lives, and others might take time to feel comfortable with nature themselves before allowing their child the freedom to roam a little further or get a little dirty. Everyone is on their own path and my job is to meet you where you’re at.

As parents, we are all doing our very best and because you’re here reading this, I can tell you’re a wonderful parent because you care. I'd love to welcome you to the Nature Play Club.

The content within the course is suited to all parents of children from birth to 12 years old.  My vision, though, is to serve parents with children of all ages. There are so many nature play tools and resources out there for younger children, and so I want to provide useful tools for parents of teenagers too.

But really, the content in the membership will depend on the community inside and what they need.

Oh, I know exactly how you feel. There are so many balls to juggle as a parent so why would you want to add another? It’s important to me that this membership is not overwhelming. I’m specifically designing everything in this membership to make it easier for busy parents to consume and use, because I’m a busy mother too.

You're free to cancel your membership whenever you like with no lock-in contracts or hard feelings!

However, your monthly or yearly fee gives you access to both the Membership and the Facebook Community - so when you cancel your membership, you'll also lose access to these at the end of the month/year. You can join again later, but you will pay whatever monthly/annual fee is in place at that time.

I have tried to keep the price low so that everyone can enjoy access to the materials in the membership. My passion is to help parents connect their kids with the natural world. To do that well, I need to charge a fee.

That said, I have learned a lot about inequality, and I would never want this resource and community to be inaccessible to someone who feels it will really help them. If joining the group would strongly benefit you but the price would take meals out of your children’s mouths, then please email me at penny@mothernatured.com to (briefly) explain your situation and I’ll do what I can to accommodate you.

Not at all - in fact I encourage you to make the most of what you have out in the garden and your local parks. Of course, I will make some suggestions to help improve your outdoor play spaces and give you wonderful tools to enhance your child’s time in nature but I can safely say that you do not need them. I'm confident that you already have everything you need to connect your kids with the natural world.

In many ways joining the membership will save you money.

• No need to buy craft materials (just the basics)
• Reduce the need to spend money on expensive extracurricular activities
• Give your kids meaningful experiences without spending a fortune on toys and theme parks

I am so happy for partners to be added to the community so that you're both on the same page! Only one login per purchase can be created for the membership area though, so you may need to log them in and enjoy the content together.

Please encourage other family members, friends and work acquaintances to join up for themselves. I’ve kept the price low so that everyone can enjoy access to the Nature Play Club.

Yes! In fact, I’ve made every effort to learn about the struggles many countries face and have adapted the content and the printable resources to suit. Anything that I’m not familiar with, snow and very cold weather for example, I’ve brought in experts for. I already have an inspiring interview lined up with Linda McGurk, author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather, to chat about weather.

Initially, I was going to open the course, Facebook group and nature play library all at once but I became concerned that some of you might get side-tracked by all the goodies inside and forget about the course. The material in the course is your true guide to change. It’s the foundation that will give your kids a better childhood rich in nature.

Plus, the closed library gives you an extra incentive to finish the course. You’ll push yourself to the end because you know a library filled with nature play printables, activities and other goodies will be opened up for you.