Meeting Modern Needs, While Also Connecting to Nature
Bonny Day holds a vision of a world where all children and parents can have access to a balanced life where they can meet all their physical, emotional, and mental needs. We imagine a world where children can safely play outdoors with their friends, as they develop a love of nature, changing seasons, Virginia flora and fauna, and the sensory delights of nature-based play. We also believe that when parents have time and space to accomplish their many personal and professional tasks, they can feel more balanced, cheerful, and hopeful. We are proud to offer this to families in Richmond, VA,
Founder
Lydia Mackie
Lydia Mackie has over a decade of experience in the field of early childhood education. She is particularly passionate about working with multi-lingual learners, trauma-informed care, and nature-based learning for urban preschools. She helped launch the outdoor learning at Briya Public Charter School, the first public outdoor learning preschool in Washington, D.C. Lydia left the classroom to complete a Masters in Human Development in Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she was also a Zaentz Fellow. Since program completion, she been working in curriculum design and professional development for ECE educators in various sectors of the early childhood ecosystem. Lydia grew up playing in the rivers, streams, mountains, beaches, and fields of Virginia and Georgia, and cherishes the sense of place and belonging that is nurtured through outdoor play.