Life-changing, natured-based early learning.
2024/2025
Nature Preschool
Mon/Wed, Tues/Thurs, or Fridays 9:00-12:00
Registration for 2025/2026 opening m
id-January 2025
Leaves to toss, boulders to climb, logs to roll, streams to explore; the enticing natural setting of Rooted & Free will draw you in to the forest and out of the confines of a fast-paced world.
Explore Together
Designed for Toddlers/Preschoolers
At Explore Together, your child and their caregiver will engage in creative nature-based play both together and with others in the class. Inspired by play schema and the natural world, the leader will present a theme and invitations to play designed to encourage children to learn about the world around them and their place in it. Opportunities to practice empathy, creativity and problem solving will be woven throughout each class as we focus on joyfully exploring together.
Forest Fridays!
K-6th Grade
Looking for a way to connect your kids to authentic learning experiences this school year? One of the healthiest places for a child is outdoors. Bring your young explorers to Forest Fridays! where we will make the most of every learning opportunity nature provides for us.
Who we are…
Parents. Teachers. Nature Lovers. Putting into practice what we’ve learned from time spent leading classrooms, own family explorations, and research on best educational practices.
Where we are…
Rooted & Free has partnered with Camp Kirchenwald to leverage their amazing resources to create a learning and growing environment that fosters deep and lasting connections with each other and the natural world. Though the majority of our time will be spent outside, we also have a cozy cabin fitted for even the most adventurous kids. Plenty of time to explore their surroundings, creative games, and intentional activities will grow their young minds and bodies.
Our Mission…
Empowering children through place-based, experiential, and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that grow a child’s mind, body, and spirit while also fostering a lifelong love, respect, and understanding of nature.
Testimonials
“Christie is a dynamic educator who cares deeply for the children in her class and is excited to share the outdoors with them. Her love of nature and connection with others makes her perfect for this role.”
— Erin F., Parent & Educator