QUICK FAQ for Families:
Class Locations
Classes will be held in public, open spaces in or around Albuquerque. Final locations will be listed in the Family Handbook, which will be sent approximately two weeks before classes begin.
Volunteer Requirement
Each registration requires one parent/guardian to volunteer during one class date in the semester. Volunteer sign-up information will be included in the Fall Family Handbook and a link is included here as well: Family Volunteer Form. Families may also be invited to serve as guest speakers when they have relevant outdoor skills or knowledge to share.
Class Minimum
A minimum of 12 students is required to run each session. If enrollment is too low for an AM or PM session, families may choose a refund or transfer to the other available session.
After Registration
A confirmation email will be sent within 72 hours after registration from the Nature Ninos team. This email will also follow up with any missing documentation for your child(ren).
Fall 2026 Dates and Times
Fall 2026 runs from the week of August 31 through December 18. The semester spans 16 weeks with 15 actual classes. There will be no programming during Thanksgiving week, November 23-27, 2026.
● Thursday AM Session: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
● Thursday PM Session: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
● Friday AM Session: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
● Friday PM Session: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
●First Thursday class: September 3, 2026; final Thursday class: December 17, 2026; First Friday class: September 4, 2026; final Friday class: December 18, 2026
Week 1 for Tiny Trees is a 1-hour class that includes a 30 minute parent meeting and a chance to meet our staff.
Costs for the Semester
The source form lists a semester fee of $275 or two payments of $137.50.
Nature Niños works to reduce financial barriers to outdoor programming. Families who need to discuss payment barriers may contact Executive Director Sarah Candelaria at sarah@natureninos.org. Fundraising opportunities may be available.
No partial or full refunds will be provided after September 4th, 2026.
Often times our payment link is missed at the end of this form. Here is an additional like to make the semester payment: Fall 2026 Payment Link.
New Family Referral Discount
When a currently enrolled family refers a new family that registers, the referring family may receive $40 off one child’s semester registration. For split-payment registrations, the discount may be divided between the two payments. The discount applies once per newly referred family, regardless of the number of children that family registers. Referral discounts support community growth, stronger relationships, and sustainable class enrollment.