EarlyON Outdoor Programs

All in-person programs are drop-in, no registration is required.
In the event of severe weather, we will advise of cancellations via our Facebook and Instagram pages.

April-June EarlyON Schedule will run from Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 until Friday, June  26th, 2026

All EarlyON Programs will be closed Friday, April 3rd, Saturday, April 4th, Monday, April 6th, Saturday, May 16th, and Monday, May 18th.
All EarlyON programs will end at 12:00 pm on April 17th, May 15th, and June 19th.

 

Conservation Halton Hike

a family walking in a wooded area

EarlyON is excited to begin this new program with support from Conservation Halton. Join Tanya, our outdoor expert, on a weekly hike through one of the nearby Conservation Halton parks. Please note: As this is a guided walk, please arrive promptly at 2:30. Any latecomers may not have their admission covered. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through nature. 

Follow our MCRC EarlyON Instagram and Facebook to see where the walks will be taking place and where to meet.

Age: All Ages Welcome

Tuesdays - 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Night Owls Walk

a family walking in the park

Calling all night owls! Once each month, join one of our Early Childhood Educators on an evening walk. We will be visiting nature trails across Milton's neighbourhoods for some exercise before bedtime. We'll bring the flashlights! Come dressed for outdoor activity - we will do our best to ensure that our walks are accessible for all participants.

Please keep an eye on our EarlyON Facebook and Instagram pages for upcoming walk dates and locations!

Age: All Ages Welcome

Exploring Mother Nature at MillPond

two children playing on a rock in the forest

Join us on an exploration through the natural nooks and crannies of Mother Earth guided by our Educators. See what nature has to offer by both walking, as well as taking time to pause in nature's treed areas of exploration at Millpond. Noticing, slowing down, exploring, and digging are ways we can discover what Mother Nature has in store for us at Millpond. This program runs in all-weather so please dress appropriately. Meet by the open field parking lot.

Age: All Ages Welcome

Fridays - 9:30am-1:00pm at Rotary Park, 100 Garden Lane.

Click here to see where to meet for Exploring Mother Nature at Mill Pond

Digging in the Dirt

Teaching children about gardening fosters a love for nature, promotes hands-on learning, and cultivates life skills like patience, observation, and responsibility, all while connecting them to the natural world. Join us at the Viola garden as we explore our garden, observe the living things that can be found there, plant seeds, and see what grows. Please come prepared for messy play as we really will be digging in the dirt!
This program will start again on Monday, May 4th.

Age: 0-6 Years

Mondays - 9:00am-11:00am at 1450 Leger Way, Milton ON

Play Time at Ford Neighborhood Park

Asian father and his daughter stretching their arms and shoulders before exercising. Workouts and lifestyles concept. Happy family life and Health care concepts. Nature and Outdoors. Kid and dad having Fun with sport day.

Join us at Ford Neighbourhood Park, year-round and in all weather, to experience the park in a different and surprising way. Educators will facilitate a variety of activities including exploration, art, science, music, and coordination. Children will try different activities on their own or make new friends and discoveries together. Thursdays at Ford are not your average visit to the park, Thursday is THRILL DAY AT FORD PARK! Please dress according to the weather, bring snacks and beverages. A change of clothes may also be a good idea as kids sometimes surprise us with how messy and wet they can get.

Age: All Ages Welcome

Wednesdays- 9:00am - 10:45am at Ford Neighbourhood Park, 1400 Leger Way, Milton

Thursdays- 9:30am - 11:00am at Ford Neighbourhood Park, 1400 Leger Way, Milton