# Event Details - **Event Name**: Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: This week we will be exploring our relationship to and with our ancestors with our Summer Fellow Ciana-Lei!About this EventWith the help of the Grassroots Fund we are now able to invite more families to our pop-ups this summer. Thanks to this support, we've decided to host free, donation based spots for caregivers with younger children (Newborn - 3 years old) to attend the morning half (9AM - 12PM) of our pop-ups. These timeslots will be facilitated by our guest speaker of the week and will be full of learning and exploring. If you'd rather sign your child up for the full day drop-off program, please click here to navigate to that page.Summer Pop-up Description:Join us this summer in Edgerton Park, as we get curious together and imagine new ways of connecting to and caring for our natural world.Designed for children ages 3–8, each of our Summer Pop-Up days focus on children's relationships with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Hosted in partnership with community organizations, these full day drop-off experiences explore their vital role in the web of life, discovering that we are all connected, we all belong, and we can solve problems together!Register for 1 or all 6 Full Day (9AM-3PM) sessions!Fridays – July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7Our days include:We offer plenty of open playtime with water, soil, clay, plant-based art materials, books, musical instruments, and natural, open-ended toysWe invite children into multicultural dance circles, collaborative games, musical merry-making, and imaginative explorationWe take treks using tools that help us listen, hear, and understand the life around us including binoculars, compasses, and field guidesWe protect space for children to make their own choices, share their voices, and build trusting relationships with themselves, each other, playworkers and the landAt Brave Nature Collaborative, we believe that children deserve dignity, autonomy, and access to joyful, liberatory learning and play spaces.Our Summer Pop-ups are a celebration of that belief — a place where all beings are treated with care and respect, and where children can grow their confidence, curiosity, and connection to the natural world.Tuition Equity, Accessibility & Belonging: The natural world models for us that everyone belongs, we all have unique and vital roles to play, and our collective flourishing is always mutual. BNC's programs have been thoughtfully designed for all children of Greater New Haven and their communities. At present, our programs are entirely tuition-funded.Pay What You CanIn order to remain financially stable, we offer a limited amount of "pay what you can" slots each session for qualifying families. To qualify, families must meet FOUR or more of the following criteria:1.) Is from a household that qualifies for certain federal benefits based on family income/family size (HUSKY, TANF, SNAP, and Section 8 Vouchers).2.) Lives in one of the following New Haven neighborhoods: Newhallville, Dwight, the Hill, Fair Haven, West River, West Rock, Dixwell, Amity, or Prospect Hill.3.) Is not enrolled in another nature-based program.4.) If one or both caregivers did not attend college or were first-generation college students.5.) Lives in a single-caregiver household.6.) Has a family member who is already enrolled in Brave Nature Collaborative programs.As we grow and pursue new funding sources, we will extend our financial flexibility and capacity to accommodate more families.Brave Nature Collaborative 501(c)(3) is a New Haven Parks based non-profit organization serving children and families in the Greater New Haven area. We design and facilitate joy-filled multigenerational outdoor learning circles where communities come together to practice children’s sovereignty and ecological reciprocity. To learn more about us please visit www.bravenaturecollaborative.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/81bc4730-8f0e-11f1-af5a-17ce4ea54341-rimg-w760-h740-dc486858-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-haven/story-keepers-free-pop-up-for-caregivers-and-littles/100001992790147977 - **Event Categories**: pop-ups, live-music, art, nonprofit, trekking, trips-adventures, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Edgerton Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Haven - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Edgerton Park - **lat**: 41.3332426 - **long**: -72.91542559999999 - **full address**: Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street, New Haven, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0f2ef10cd4d48cb0e4033e64ba6d7ff0219c35f1c78e325d157df31cecf1aa79-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcbacfc8-gmir.jpg?v=1782773232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles being held? - **A:** Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street, New Haven, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles? - **A:** Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles is organized by Brave Nature Collaborative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Story Keepers - Free Pop-up for Caregivers and Littles is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Haven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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