The Nature School at Bruce’s Mill – Whitchurch-Stouffville

The Nature School at Bruce’s Mill takes place primarily outside at The Nature Centre at Bruce’s Mill, a 108-hectare property located within the renowned Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park.

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN!


OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, May 2, 2026  |  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Nature School at Bruce’s Mill is hosting an open house! We invite families to come and experience what The Nature School is all about. Meet the staff, explore our outdoor learning space, enjoy nature-based activities, and toast a marshmallow over our fire. This is a family event: everyone is welcome!

ADMISSION IS FREE!

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Questions? Please contact robert.wallis@trca.ca

students in The Nature School at Bruces Mill explore a forest trail
The Nature Centre at Bruces Mill

Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park is home to Treetop Trekking, a Disc Golf course, a BMX bike course, the Community Safety Village, and a network of trails winding through beautiful hardwood forests on the Oak Ridges Moraine.

The Nature Centre at Bruce’s Mill is located at 3291 Stouffville Road, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON. VIEW MAP & DIRECTIONS.

Register for The 2026-2027 Nature School at Bruce’s Mill

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! You can book your desired cohort by clicking the REGISTER NOW button. If you have any issues (or prefer human interaction) please call TRCA Visitor Services at (416) 667-6295 and they will be glad to help.
KPAL & Primary Level
JK to Grade 3 (ages 4-8 by Dec 31, 2026) – Fridays | September to June | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | $3,650.00 annual tuition per child (1 day a week for the school year)
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Questions about The Nature School?

Please contact thenatureschool@trca.ca.

Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.

If you wish to cancel your child’s registration prior to the scheduled end date of the school program, we require 30 days written notice by email to vservices@trca.ca. Fees will be pro-rated and charged for the notice period and the deposit will be forfeited. If you wish to re-enroll your child after cancelling, a new deposit will be due.

There are no refunds for school days missed or not participating in school activities.

If tuition fees are paid monthly, the non-refundable deposit due upon registration will be used to offset the last month of the scheduled school program.

Minimum registration numbers are required in order for The Nature School to operate. In the event The Nature School must cancel due to low registration numbers a full refund for the cancelled days will be issued.

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