Explore Saplings
Nature School

Aware of the countless benefits that educating outdoors has on student motivation and engagement, we wanted to disrupt the idea that the traditional four-walled classroom is the best and only place to stimulate learning and teach children.
And we were not alone!
 

Together with our educators and foundational families, Saplings is a community program which teaches children to be active citizens and engage critically in the world around them while also connecting deeply to Place. Saplings educators strive to guide students in their learning through providing provocations which will open the doors for exploration.  Our project-based approach to both indoor and outdoor classrooms allow students to delve deeply into diverse topics while following their ideas and interests.  By helping students gain the strong foundational skills of asking broad questions, noticing details, and thinking through issues, educators encourage students to really engage with their learning.