Exploring
Nature's
Wonders
Welcome to St. Francis Nature Academy, where we ignite a love for learning and nature through child-led, play-based activities in the great outdoors.
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Nestled in the serene expanse of the Whispering Pines in Alum Creek (located 5 minutes off of Hwy 71, equidistant between Bastrop and Smithville), St. Francis Nature Academy (SFNA) offers a fully outdoor, child-led, nature-based program that emphasizes learning through exploration and imagination in the natural environment. Children will spend their time playing outdoors, exploring natural settings, while they grow in confidence, curiosity, creativity, and care for the world around them. Our program provides a safe, nurturing space where your child can connect deeply with nature and with others.