While participating in the  Homeschool Naturalist Program is an experiential learning environment where your child will learn about all the earth sciences; botany, entomology, and basic biology.  Our hands-on approach helps create a deep nature connection while having fun learning . Our experienced Field Instructors and Mentors plan through the seasons as they use ancient knowledge and wisdom to guide them through meaningful nature-based experiences.  We take a deep dive into observing and learning about the local flora and fauna through activities and tasks involving; animal tracking, plant & tree identification, natural crafts and other hands-on skills.  These experiences helps create confident, strong, self sufficient learners. Our 100% outdoor program is like no other, as nature is not only our classroom its our teacher and the foundation of every experience.

We will go on adventures back in time and learn  about the resources that have provided our ancestors with the four basic elements of life; shelter, water, fire, and food.  Through a numbers of Earth based skills and natural crafts, your child will learn how to manage these resources found in nature, as they learn how to be stewards of the land.

Through the ancient tradition of coyote teaching, we are helping build a community of natural leaders that will has; a sense of belonging; a passion to succeed; and problem solving skills

This is a drop off program with age-appropriate activities.

Ages: 7-14 (Participants must be of age at the start of the program)
Registration fee: 7 weeks $300-$525 sliding scale (you pay what you are comfortable paying)
Where: Wheaton, MD
When: Wednesday's 10:30am-3:00pm once a week (please refer to our calendar for the exact dates)

This is an outdoor play-based program, where curiosity, play, nature, and exploration lead our time together in community.   We believe time out in Nature not only benefits the minds and bodies of young children, but also enhances confidence and stimulates their motor and sensory awareness development.  We will have nature based art activities, nature based games, and storytelling during our time together, all while giving the children opportunities to explore, get comfortable in, and learn about their natural surroundings. Let your child grow, experience, and connect to Nature the way they were meant to in a fun, exploratory, safe community environment

Who: Ages 5-6
When: Wednesdays, 10:00am-1:00 pm (*meets for 10 weeks, see calendar for dates)
Where: Silver Spring/Wheaton, MD
Registration Fee: $250-$500 *Sliding Scale (*Sliding scale you choose per person what you're comfortable paying. General admission is our suggested fee per person)