In this qualitative study, the author investigated nature as a context for language development. Participants included 15 toddlers and their caretakers who enrolled in a series of environmental education workshops on the topics of grass, butterflies, spiders, and leaves. Using field notes and photographs, the study sought to investigate elements in nature that prompted children and adults to initiate episodes of joint attention as well as challenges and opportunities for language development within the context. Findings indicate that children gravitated towards insects while adults were more inclined to discuss plants. It was also found that certain arachnids and insects such as butterflies offered limited opportunities to generate labels/vocabulary and did not afford a close relationship or connection with toddlers.