This is more than just outdoor education—it’s a living story. Children are invited into a forest-bound fellowship of “WilderKin,” young guardians in training, each learning the ancient ways of connection: to self, to each other, and to the wild Earth. Think: lore, lineage, circle, and ceremony woven into hands-on learning and soul-deep remembering.

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At Fern Gully Forest School's WilderKin program, children grades 1st - 5th are empowered to trust their inner wisdom, take healthy risks, and grow into resilient, capable, and compassionate members of their community. Our small, mixed-age groups foster deep friendships, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning and caring for the Earth.

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We honor nature as our greatest teacher—learning through the land with activities like wildcrafting, ecology, survival skills, storytelling, and forest games. Our experienced guides meet each child where they are developmentally, nurturing their growth in body, heart, and mind.

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🌱 Highlights:

• Holistic, interdisciplinary learning through nature

• Hands-on science, ecology, and ethnobotany

• Social-emotional skill-building and compassionate communication

• Seasonal rhythms, self-awareness, and community connection

• Covered spaces for food prep, crafts, and integrated academics

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