CFIN: Seedlings (Seasonal Cohorts)

Seedlings is a nature-based early childhood playgroup for children ages 5-and-under with a caregiver (parent/guardian, grandparent, childcare provider). Seedlings events are held at CEI's Freetown Farm (Columbia) OR Green Farmacy Garden (Fulton) locations.

We ask that older siblings are otherwise occupied so we can focus on the unique play and exploration needs of the very young; kiddos who are enrolled when they are 5 are able to complete a full yearlong cycle with us, even after their 6th birthday!

New Famlies

Were you referred to Seedlings by a friend? Before buying your tickets, email: cfin@cei.earth the name of the person who referred you and we will respond with a promo code (not retroactive, apologies!).

Payment via Eventbrite is only part of your registration process; an email will be sent from cfin@cei.earth to the email you provide at checkout with a link to the registration form.

Seedlings Alumni

Seedlings families who refer a new family who signs up for a season ('Any 5' or Full Season tickets only) will earn a 10% discount towards their next seasonal sign-up (aging out of Seedlings? You can use your discount for our Family Nature Club!)

The registration form only needs to be completed one time in 2026; if you have any changes or additions to make to your contact information, please email cfin@cei.earth and I will make the changes!

Cohort (multiple weeks) Members pay a reduced rate per event; prices are by family.

For full details about each cohort, visit: CFIN Seedlings 2026

Sign-up options:

Autumn Sunday Cohort begins September 20 (7 Sundays; multiple ticket options available - 7 Sundays or any 5 Sundays.

Autumn Sunday dates: 09/20, 09/27, 10/18, 10/25, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6; inclement weather make up day-12/13

Our Autumn Friday Session has been cancelled.

To select a Cohort membership in Eventbrite:

Click the orange availability button, then select the cohort start date/first date you are interested in attending (eg. Sunday, September 20) and the time (even though there is only one ticket option); you will then see the ticket options associated with that date.

If there are any cancellations, you will be offered at least one make up date.

It is important to us that all families who wish to participate in Seedlings are able to do so, please reach out if you are interested in our programming, but feel financially restricted.

Contact srgsmith@cei.earth with any questions about our programming.