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.

January - March EarlyON Schedule will run from Monday, January 5th, 2026 until Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

All EarlyON Programs will be closed Saturday, February 14th and Monday, February 16th.
All EarlyON programs will end at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 16th, February 20th, and March 20th.

 

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

Evening Park Program

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 end for the season on Monday, September 29th and will resume in April 2026.

Age: 0-6 Years

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

Walk & Talk at Milton Velodrome

Come to the Milton Velodrome and join one of our registered Early Childhood Educators on the walking track for some exercise and conversation.

Ages: 0-6 years
Thursdays 9:30am - 10:30am at 2015 Pan Am Blvd, Milton, ON L9E 0K7