Forest School

Rooted in the philosophy of multiple intelligences, Forest School emphasizes the development of naturalistic intelligence through immersive outdoor learning. Expanding on the vision of a local grandparent—who in 2022 was driven to share with her grandchildren the joy and benefits of nature from her own childhood spent in local woodlands, participating students will explore living systems by engaging directly with the environment—hiking, observing landforms, weather patterns, and wildlife. Through journaling, science, creative art and micro photography, students learn to collect, categorize, and understand the world around them. This hands-on connection with nature not only boosts curiosity and scientific thinking, but also supports emotional well-being, resilience, and strengthens immunity. Learners grow to become ecologically aware, balanced, and grounded in the rhythms of the natural world.

Where Nature Becomes the Classroom