The Problem
Nature's Schoolhouse mission is to provide a safe natural sanctuary to learn and play while honoring diversity, peace, love, and service to larger community. We will nurture relationships between each other with kindness, respect, and inclusion so together we can be stewards of nature and protect our planet. There are also goals for them to develop SEL skills and character development. Those objectives directly overlap with the Roots and Shoots program! The homeschool students (5-12 ages) are here to engage in nature while being nurtured and learning in our enrichment program. When the students dove into Roots and Shoots program, they brainstormed, planned, and mapped out the needs. The hosting church needed support with their campus. We celebrated and measured success of these AMAZING Community Heroes as they feed the hungry (190 items of food donated!) and harvested toppings from our 5 gardens for our homemade 35 individual pizzas! We included other classes in our pizza party too! As Planet Protectors, we created 3 nature sanctuaries and trails. As Wildlife Stewards we protected wildlife like a yellow-bellied turtle, and built two habitat areas! Grant funds provided tools, plants, supplies, incentives, and pizza dough! A culminating event was held for community and families highlighting the students\' voices and leadership of being Planet Protectors, Wildlife Stewards, and Community Heroes!
