BEan In Nature

linktr.ee/BeaninNature Marisa mentors students through the art of questioning and sharing her own expertise and passions in natural history subjects.

Nature-led learning through play, dirt, and doing 🌧
Outdoor Programs | Garden Science | Summer Camps | Forest Preschool | Teen Leadership
Serving Bay Area families 🌲
👇 Enroll now! BEan IN NATURE program offers students a unique opportunity to interact with the natural environment through outdoor explorations that are adventurous, challenging, exciting, and a lot of fun. Re-integrating with their n

atural environment, students learn a new sense of place, and these new connections help them develop a sense of stewardship for their world. In this program, Marisa weaves the core routines of nature awareness as detailed in the book Coyote’s Guide by author Jon Young. Marisa uses the art of experiential teaching, whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on their experience. Marisa teaches with this style of teaching accented with “Coyote Mentoring”. Native communities do not send their children to traditional schools to acquire nature education. Instead, they surround their young ones with a mentoring within their communities. Jon Young, author of The Coyote mentoring guide, often calls this education system an “Invisible School.” Jon says, "Invisible Schools used everyone in the village and all the elements of the landscape to draw out their student’s curiosity and inspire hands on learning." BEan In Nature mentors facilitate kids to love, care and connect to nature not by using a ‘teach at the child’ didactic model, instead we use the skillful art of questioning, creative guiding and mentoring, experiential child-led focus and facilitate learning by doing, where we share our contagious enthusiasm, our imagination, and our own love of nature. We believe that connecting to nature with the guidance of a creative nature mentor, who skillfully facilitates nature awareness, ancestral skills and crafts, while out in nature’s classroom, allows children to develop a strong sense of self and a natural love of science. In this design children are naturally accessing their whole imaginations, incorporating their whole focus, all the while growing into amazing earth stewards.

06/16/2026

Day 2 of summer camp and already making memories that will last a lifetime 🌱✨

06/11/2026

🌿 Meet the Director 🌿

Hi, I’m Marisa!

I’m passionate about creating opportunities for children to connect with nature through play, exploration, creativity, and discovery. At Bean in Nature, we believe some of the best learning happens outdoors.

Whether we’re exploring a creek, creating nature-inspired art, observing wildlife, or simply following a child’s curiosity, every day is an opportunity for growth and wonder.

Summer camp starts MONDAY, and I can’t wait for all the adventures ahead! ☀️💚

See you soon!

06/09/2026

🌿☀️ Just ONE WEEK until summer camp starts! ☀️🌿

Soon we’ll be splashing in creeks, exploring nature, making discoveries, and creating unforgettable summer memories together.

We can’t wait to welcome all our campers for a season full of adventure, friendship, and outdoor fun! 💚

Who’s excited?! 🙋‍♀️

06/03/2026

At Bean in Nature, we believe some of the best childhood memories happen outside. 🌿

Whether it’s feeding animals, discovering bugs, making new friends, or simply having space to explore, these experiences help children build confidence, curiosity, and a connection to the world around them.

We’re so grateful to spend our summers creating these moments with your children. 💚

06/01/2026

TNT Campout at Los Gatos Farms 🌿🔥

What a great weekend with this incredible group of teens! From campfires and outdoor adventures to laughter, friendships, and making memories, this month’s TNT Campout was one for the books.

We’re so excited to be making memories at our beautiful Los Gatos Farms location and can’t wait for the next adventure!

05/28/2026

A closer look at our Los Gatos farm camp location 🌿☀️

We’re getting so excited for summer here from horses and archery to water play, campfires, and outdoor adventures, this space is going to make so many memories for our campers 🤎

We can’t wait to experience this location with all of you ✨

05/25/2026

sunshine, outdoor adventures, creativity, and unforgettable summer memories ☀️🌿

from nature exploration to water play and camp activities, we’re so excited for summer at Bean in Nature.

summer camp begins june 15th ✨
limited spots available

www.beaninnature.com

05/23/2026

🌿 SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURES ARE HERE 🌿

Creek days, muddy hands, new friendships, confidence, creativity, and unforgettable memories in nature. ☀️🍃

From our littlest explorers to teen leaders, there’s a place for every child to grow, connect, and belong outdoors this summer. 💚

✨ Ages 3–14+
✨ Wilderness + ancestral skills
✨ Leadership opportunities
✨ Sliding scale & scholarships available

Every child belongs in nature. Registration is open now!
📍 Los Gatos Farms • Stevens Creek Cupertino
🌐 beaninnature.com

05/21/2026

MY ❣️SON JOSH AND FAM, ❣️Violet 2yrs and ❣️Noelle 1 yr and his FIANCÉE ❣️ELISE here for a whole week🎉🦎🐈‍⬛💃🎶‼️🏖️ ❤️

05/10/2026

Summer starts June 15th and we’re so excited to introduce our NEW Wild Summer Enrichments 🌿

Campers will have the opportunity to explore:
🏹 Archery
🐴 Horsemanship
🧪 Wild Science
🌲 Wilderness Skills & Crafts
✨ and more

Designed to inspire confidence, curiosity, creativity, and adventure through hands-on outdoor experiences.

📍Los Gatos Farm
📍Stevens Creek
📍Huddart Park

Registration is open now summer is almost here ☀️
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