Forest Academy

Thanks to the sponsorship of a generous community member, Miss Tabitha, Miss Nicole, and Miss Heather recently traveled to Baltimore to complete their Nature-Based Teacher Certification through the Association for Nature-Based Education (ANBE).

This accomplishment brings our total to FIVE teachers and administrators who have earned this specialized certification.

To the untrained eye, forest school may look like children simply playing in the woods. In reality, every aspect of the environment is intentionally designed to support the development of essential life skills such as risk assessment, problem-solving, resilience, and perseverance.

We are incredibly grateful to our donor for making this opportunity possible and to ANBE for providing such valuable training. We look forward to continuing to implement best practices in nature-based learning for the benefit of our students and families.

At Forest Academy we foster child-led learning in nature to inspire development of the whole child.
We start our day with a hike to location as a class.
🌱Our students build resilience and endurance (even our 3 yr olds carry their own packs!).
🌱They learn to listen to their bodies and rest when needed.
🌱We develop cooperation and teamwork along the trail.
🌱Staff guides the students in respectful observation of the animal and plant life we find.
🌱Children discover what their body is capable of; how a hike that used to be difficult is light and easy now.

Most importantly, our time in nature is scientifically proven to calm the nervous system. This put our brains in a prime position to LEARN and GROW.

We find our students walking away with more confidence, curiosity, and a deep sense of connection to something bigger than themselves.

If this is something you want for your children, reach out by emailing us at [email protected]
We still have a few spots left open for our 2026-2027 school year 🌳