Kids Explore Nature: Toymakers' Workshop

Young explorers will create toys with nature. Using their imagination and creativity, each child will create a unique nature-inspired toy with sticks of various shapes and sizes. Learn how to peel the bark and decorate with fun art supplies such as paint, yarn, beads, bells, and more.

To celebrate nature, we'll also learn about mandalas and make our very own nature mandalas with found objects at 577 including rocks, leaves, sticks, petals, and more. Nature mandalas will be left at 577 to display, but participants may take what they learned and create lots of beautiful eco-friendly mandalas at home!

Class Notes: Please register each participating child individually; adults attend free as part of their role as caregivers.

CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Fee: $20
Age: 4 to 7 with 18+ partner
Location: Green Door Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

Community Instructor: Nancy and John Salerno

Nancy and John Salerno owned and operated preschools in Syracuse New York and Berkey Ohio for 42 years, quickly coming to understand that children have an inquisitive desire to learn about nature and all they needed was someone to guide their interest and encourage discoveries. They have designed the Kids Explore Nature series to help children make connections between nature and themselves.

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Artwork by Nancy Salerno

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

577 offers a wide variety of classes with intentionally small class sizes to create meaningful learning experiences. Because space is limited, we ask participants to register thoughtfully and review our registration, cancellation, refund, accessibility, accommodation, and illness policies before completing registration.

Life happens, and we understand that plans sometimes change. Our policies are designed to keep classes affordable, respect the time our instructors invest in preparing for each class, and provide opportunities for waitlisted participants whenever possible.

577 is committed to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants. If you have accessibility needs or require reasonable accommodations to fully participate, we encourage you to contact us before your class so we can work with you to provide appropriate support whenever possible.

Our complete policies are available on our website and are also included in the Notes section below and on your registration receipt.

Note:

We’re excited to welcome you to class. Please note that doors will open no earlier than 20 minutes before the scheduled class time. This allows our instructors time to prepare and ensures the best experience for everyone.

Please remember: This class is designed for the registered youth participants and their adult chaperone(s). To keep the experience comfortable for everyone, we aren’t able to accommodate additional guests such as siblings, family members, or friends. If you have a unique circumstance, please give us a call. Thank you so much for understanding and helping us keep classes running smoothly.

CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Location: Green Door Studio
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

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Accessibility & Accommodations: We strive to create welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants. If you need reasonable accommodations or have accessibility needs, please let us know as early as possible so we can best support your participation.

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CANCELLATION POLICY:
We ask participants to register only for classes they plan to attend and to reserve cancellations for emergencies or unexpected circumstances. As a small nonprofit, we intentionally keep class sizes small and affordable. Late cancellations often prevent others from participating and impact instructors who have already prepared for class. We recognize that emergencies and unexpected conflicts happen, and exceptions may be considered in extraordinary circumstances.

>>> If your class is 6 or fewer days away, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174.
>>> If your class is 7 or more days away, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.

PLEASE NOTE:
>>> Please use the main phone number or email address above. Contacting individual staff members or other extensions may delay your request. Online cancellations are not available.

>>> Refund eligibility is based on how close your cancellation request is to the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.

>>> Once your registration has been accepted, a 5% administrative fee applies to refunds issued to the original payment method (credit card, cash, or check), regardless of the reason for cancellation.

Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes may be canceled by 577 due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you may choose to:

>>> Transfer to another class, if space is available.
>>> Receive a 100% refund via your original payment method.
>>> Receive a 100% Household Credit to your account for a future class.

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REFUND POLICY: If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:

Refund via the Original Method of Payment (Credit Card, Cash, or Check)*
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days' notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class.
>>> Exception: If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less the 5% administrative fee.

Refund via Household Credit for a Future Class*
>>> 100% Household Credit with seven (7) or more days' notice prior to the start of class.
**Once a refund has been issued as Household Credit, it cannot later be converted to a refund via credit card, cash, or check.

IMPORTANT NOTE: No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class.
>>> Exception: If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% Household Credit.
>>> Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options in the event of an illness or emergency.

Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may choose to donate your registration fee to 577 to support educational programming and our scholarship fund, helping make classes accessible to everyone.

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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or another contagious illness may not visit 577's indoor facilities or attend an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or has been knowingly exposed to COVID-19 should follow current CDC guidelines before entering any indoor space at 577.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Youth and Family
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 7/29/2026 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 9/23/2026 5:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Nancy & John Salerno
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 10
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 4 years
Maximum 7 years 11 months
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Youth (age 4-7) & Adult (18+) -None-
-None-
$20.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
09/26/2026 Saturday 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Green Door Studio