We are a nature-based homeschool community for families who desire to protect and nurture childhood.

We believe children flourish when they are given the freedom to explore the outdoors, build meaningful friendships, develop practical skills, and grow in character through real-life experiences.

Our gatherings are intentionally screen-free and centered around nature, movement, mindfulness, play, outdoor skills and community. We believe childhood should be filled with muddy boots, climbing trees, curiosity, imagination, and unhurried time outdoors.

Our community welcomes families from many backgrounds who are willing to honor our shared values and Community Agreements. While we all come from different walks of life, we gather around a common purpose: Raising Kind, Capable, Resilient Children Who Love the Natural World.

Consistency helps children develop friendships, trust, and a sense of belonging.
The annual commitment is $100 per family, and $20 per child ages 4 and up.
If your family will miss a gathering, please let the group know.
Families who miss two gatherings without communication may forfeit their place in the community so that another family has the opportunity to join.

Community Fund
The annual family contribution is invested directly back into our community.

Funds may be used for:

• Nature activity supplies
• Outdoor skill-building materials
• Guest Speakers
• A year-end Wild Roots Community Camp Day, celebrating all we have learned and experienced together throughout the year.

Rather than a long list of rules, our community is guided by timeless principles that encourage us to live with kindness, integrity, gratitude, and respect for ourselves, one another, and the natural world.

Together, we strive to practice:

🕊️ Kindness
We choose words and actions that do not cause harm. We treat ourselves, one another, animals, plants, and the natural world with care.

🌱 Truthfulness
We speak honestly and sincerely while remembering to be kind and compassionate with our words.

🤲 Respect
We respect one another’s time, belongings, ideas, bodies, and personal space. We ask before taking, touching, or using what belongs to someone else.

⚖️ Balance
We practice self-control and thoughtful choices. We notice how our actions affect ourselves, others, and our community.

🍂 Gratitude
We practice generosity and learn to be happy with what we have. We let go of comparison, jealousy, and the need to always have more.

💧 Care
We care for our bodies, our belongings, our shared spaces, and the natural world. We leave places better than we found them.

☀️ Contentment
We look for joy in the present moment and appreciate what is already here. We don’t need everything to be perfect to enjoy where we are.

🔥 Perseverance
We embrace challenges with courage and resilience. We keep trying, even when something is difficult, and we celebrate the effort it takes to grow.

🌙 Self-Reflection
We take time to notice our thoughts, feelings, and choices. We learn from our experiences and take responsibility when we make mistakes.

✨ Humility & Wonder
We remember that we are part of something much greater than ourselves. We approach the world with gratitude, curiosity, humility, and wonder.

These principles are not expectations of perfection. They are values we practice together—children and adults alike. We believe character is taught through example more than instruction, and that every day gives us another opportunity to practice, learn, and grow.

Our Mission is to create a community where childhood is protected, friendships are cultivated, and families support one another in raising resilient, compassionate, and capable children.

May our children know the names of the birds before the brands, the phases of the moon before the latest trends, the feeling of dirt beneath their fingernails, the confidence that comes from learning with their own hands, and the joy that grows from belonging to a caring community.

May they leave each gathering with muddy boots, full hearts, and memories that last a lifetime.