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At Whidbey Forest Friends, we provide a nurturing environment

where children grow alongside their family, their community and the beauty of the forest. Our mission is to foster a love and respect for nature, ignite imaginations and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and exploration. Whidbey Forest Friends provides a unique art and nature Reggio Emilia principle preschool experience for parents, caregivers and children on Whidbey Island.

Our Classes

Discover Parks and friendships

Where little ones embark

on exciting Learning adventures in our outdoor education programs:

Whidbey Forest Friends Families Preschool program newborn -6 years
(Sessions all year round)
Whidbey forest friends Family classes are 8-12wk sessions
Registration open!
Sign up for Winter sessions now! Reserve your spot!
Thursday Family class
Saturday family class
Fridays Baby/Toddlers family class

2026-2027 schoolyear

Farm-To-Forest preschool

ages 3-6yrs

Monday/Wednesdays 10-2

Family Farm in Clinton

For questions:

email: whidbeyforestfriends@gmail.com

See Links below: of newspaper articles Teacher Meagan was featured In

Redmond Reporter

https://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/sensory-art-class-encourages-toddlers-to-get-messy-creative/

Click here for About Page and read Seattle Times article

Sammamish-Issaquah Patch

Ihttps://patch.com/washington/sammamish/raising-the-next-steve-jobs

SeaLife Live Class

Events & Workshops

Look for us at local Drop in Art events or workshops at local businesses. We like to support small businesses and build partnerships together to promote our Whidbey Island community.

See our instagram: whidbeyforestfriends

See this children's Art workshop

that we did at Alma Kids in Langley

We specialize in Special guest classes with subject/theme of your choice. Book a private class for your Toddler group, Parent group, Homeschool group, grade school age group, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, or Friend group. For more info contact: whidbeyforestfriends@gmail.com

See this Still Life drawing lesson we did for a local Girlscout troop to earn an Art Badge

Let's Go

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