Merrohawke Nature School

About Merrohawke Nature School

At Merrohawke Nature School, we provide an educational experience that is about more than just learning about the environment - it’s about living it. We strive to build a connection between the students and the natural world through experiential learning that is both educational and inspiring. Our curriculum is designed to foster empathy, resilience, and grit, and to create a deep connection to the earth. We believe that the outdoors is the best classroom for personal growth, allowing students to learn from direct experience on land and in the ocean. Our goal is to help young people develop an appreciation and respect for the environment that will stay with them for life and motivate them to become stewards of the planet. At Merrohawke Nature School, we provide an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. Through experiential learning, we strive to create an intimate connection between students and the natural world. Our mission is to inspire empathy, resilience, and grit, and to foster a deep appreciation for the earth and its resources.

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Forest Kindergarten (Ages 3-5)

Our philosophy and curriculum are rooted in the principles of Waldorf early childhood education. Through carefully created experiences--and the spontaneous opportunities that nature offers up each day--we strive to give time and space for curiosity to inspire further inquiry. In this way, knowledge and connection to the natural world can grow over time and at a child’s own pace. In our Forest Kindergarten, we value singing and dancing as an integral part of our time together. While children of all ages, especially the young child, are hungry for the warmth and joy that can be found when singing, this practice is exceptionally beneficial to prepare them for their future academic success.

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Forest School (Ages 6-8) & Field School (Ages 9-12+)

Forest School (Ages 6-8) and Field School (Ages 9-12+) welcome homeschooled children (and those who are excused from their school) to participate one day per week throughout the school year. We focus on the whole child by supporting personal growth through deepening connections to the natural world. Year after year, parents report that children show an increase in sense of well-being, confidence, resilience and naturalist knowledge by attending Merrohawke. Our programs differ from traditional environmental education programs in that we place a dual focus on building a connection to the natural world while also supporting social-emotional and physical growth in a 100% outdoor, natural setting. By not just focusing on science topics, our students develop diverse skills that enable them to succeed in academics and other endeavors.

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Summer Programs on Land and Sea

We will work in the garden, sing songs, play games, listen to stories, and adventure across the landscape in search of whatever catches our eye. We will leave plenty of time for playing at our mud kitchen, building fairy houses, and climbing across fallen logs as open play is the true work of childhood. This Dragonflies program is very similar to our school-year Forest Kindergarten curriculum. We invite you to learn more about Forest Kindergarten here!

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