Forest Days is a year long environmental education and mentorship program for local schools. This program, as of September 2025, is available to grades K-8. Our outreach team works with a class for the school year helping them establish a forest days outdoor classroom site and routine. Depending on the grade level, the program is available through weekly (grades K-2) or monthly (grades 3-8) sessions, September-May. At the end of the first year teachers are provided with materials to continue Forest Days activities with their students and integrate it into their curriculum. The second year, we may be available to provide a guest lesson. Emergent and inquiry based learning is utilized and can be connected to grade level standards at the teachers request. Building a relationship with the natural world, learning stewardship skills, and taking care of oneself outdoors in changing weather are at the heart of this approach. Play, exploration, movement, asking questions, and formulating ideas are also encouraged.
Read Blog Posts about Forest Days
- Storytelling at Forest Days
- Environmental Education and Magic in the Mud Kitchen
- Celebrating Acorns
- Stories and Reflections from Forest Days at Surry School
Place-Based Storytelling Resources
