Nature. Learning. Connection.
On-Site Programming at Nature Play All Day
Where Living is Learning.
Nature Play All Day now occupies over 18 acres of wooded terrain, teeming with wildlife. On the day friends and family gathered in November 2023 to raise the yurt, two bald eagles remained perched atop one of the wolf pines, now affectionately named "Walter Evergreen" after Ade's late Grandfather. Hawks, eagles, and ravens are frequent visitors, along with deer, coyotes, martens, and grouse. It's our privilege to share this land with our community, children, and enrolled families.
Nature Play All Day isn't just a 'program,' but a welcoming retreat for all who venture here.
Meet the Founder
Thanks for stopping by, I'm Ade Hofmann.
In 2017, I left over a decade of traditional teaching experience behind when I traded fluorescent lights for sunshine. Over the last seven years, I have continued to rewrite the narrative of what early childhood looks and feels like for not only children but educators.
My philosophy for early childhood education is that living is learning and that play is an essential right to for all! I believe my purpose is to teach as many educators as possible how to lean into observation and incorporate nature into uninterrupted play.
Founding Nature Play All Day in-person programming, has been a dream come true. After many years of serving communities outside of my hometown, I am so grateful to serve Waldo and Knox counties. My greatest hope is to bring more accessibility to local families.
Outside of the classroom, I work with programs, schools, and educators to bring more nature and play into their daily rhythms and routines. If you’re on the fence about changing things up in your classroom, I am your biggest cheerleader and will walk with you as you disrupt early childhood for GOOD.
Mentorship for Outside-the-Box Educators + Founders
Nature Play Blueprint Mentorship with Ade
Where Living is Learning.
Ready to bring the magic of nature and play into your educational practice? The Nature Play Blueprint Mentorship is here to guide you with expertise, insight, and hands-on support.
Designed for educators, program founders, and the renegade spirits looking to reshape how learning is done, this four-week mentorship is more than just guidance—it’s a blueprint to help you transform your teaching, connect deeply with learners, and create resilient and joyful spaces where children thrive.
Options range from Consultations + Intensives
to Ongoing Mentorship.
