The Sprout Experience

02/04/2026

Sprout goes to…

DINNER IN THE DARK!

Thank you so much to Chefs Brian Okin and Brian Rosander for a wonderful night with beautiful meals.

And most of all thank you for helping us spread the word of The Sprout Experience! There couldn’t have been a more perfect way for Sprout to start off 2026, the year of our 10th anniversary!

01/24/2026

Meet Eugene!
He is the newest giraffe calf born at the Toledo Zoo.
Eugene is a reticulated giraffe, whose species lives in the Horn of Africa.
I hope to get to the Toledo Zoo to see Eugene before he gets too big!

01/11/2026

https://youtu.be/1IqSsvSsc4c?si=gCLfw5pJV0uu4Rzk

🌱2026 marks 10 YEARS for THE SPROUT EXPERIENCE!

🌱 The Sprout Experience is grateful for 10 years of incredible supporters who make our mission of education, conservation, and cultural connection possible.
🌱THANK YOU for growing with us!

🌱www.thesproutexperience.org
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10/05/2025

THANK YOU Wayne Gray & Roger Neckles for the cocoa tours you arranged for The Sprout Experience when we were with you in June!

THANK YOU Josh Winston Bajnath for an incredible hike, time with the hummingbirds, and the beautiful mug displaying your photography.

☕️It’s Sunday night and I’m enjoying a DELICIOUS mug of 100% pure cocoa created by Grande Riviere Chocolate Company, Trinidad & E Lyons, Tobago!

🇹🇹Enjoying a memory at home keeps the joy of TT with me!

www.thesproutexperience.org

10/01/2025

Jane Goodall was a pioneering force for women in conservation. Through her courage and determination, she built a life’s work that has profoundly shaped our understanding of the natural world. May her legacy continue to inspire generations of changemakers for years to come.🌎

09/22/2025

🌱MAJOR SPROUT ALUMNI SHOUT OUT TO WILL PAVILONIS! 🎶

This was posted by his mother, and I wanted to share with our Sprout alumni, friends, & supporters !
“My favoite band just won the Freshgrass Band competition in Mass! Congrats guys!!!
The Cody Sisters
Will Pavilonis”

09/21/2025

Thank you Julie for hiking 20 miles in the MammothMarch today and raising funds for our nonprofit !!! And its not too late to thank Julie for her hard work AND help us build a stronger world community by fostering a love of learning, social/emotional health + global citizenship through understanding.

Please donate a little to our fundraiser?
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/mammoth-march--2

09/20/2025

WHO WE ARE🌱
A growing educational nonprofit organization founded by two teachers.

WHAT WE DO🌱
We offer immersive, life-changing experiences celebrating our planet’s precious life, diverse cultures, and boundless creativity .

OUR MISSION🌱
To build a stronger world community by fostering a love of learning, social/emotional health + global citizenship through understanding.

OUR PROGRAMS
🌱We offer a variety of private and open enrollment programs both domestically & internationally.
Check out our website! If you are interested in one of our programs but it’s not currently posted -CONTACT US - and we will work to make it happen!

🌍🦒🐢🌸🎶🇰🇪🪴🐘🦍🌍www.thesproutexperience.org

09/20/2025

🦍Just purchased my permit for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an immersive learning experience about the mountain gorillas of Uganda!

🌱Could this lead to a new Sprout program…stayed tuned!

🌍🦍🌱www.thesproutexperience.org

09/20/2025

🌱I’m taking on the Mammoth March (AGAIN) this Sunday.
🥾A 20 mile hike for Sprout!

Every step I take helps Sprout’s mission: 🌱To build a stronger world community celebrating our planet’s precious life, diverse cultures, and boundless creativity.

🌸I have a simple goal:
20 people to donate $20 for my 20 mile hike!

🦒Together, we can help The Sprout Experience grow!

🐢THANK YOU!

www.thesproutexperience.org

09/14/2025

One of my favorite moments in Kenya is when we visit a local school and the students greet us with a song of welcome! It’s the people who make a Sprout experience unforgettable.

🌍 🇰🇪 Join us in July 2026 as we return to Kenya to celebrate The Sprout Experience’s 10th anniversary with a special adults-only program.
🦒Details & application: www.thesproutexperience.org
❓Questions: Contact Julie, Director & Founder at [email protected]

🌱 The Sprout Experience is a nonprofit organization.

09/03/2025

🌍 Is an African safari on your bucket list?
Let SPROUT help make that dream a reality!

We’re thrilled to announce our newest program:
Kenya for Adults – July 2026

This isn’t your average tour. When you travel with SPROUT, you gain access to:
🦁 World-renowned lion & baboon researchers
🌿 Game Scouts and conservation experts
🔒 Exclusive sites and experiences ONLY available through SPROUT

Plus, your journey supports local non-profit organizations — travel with purpose!

✨ What else is included?

Private vehicles and personal cooks

Upgraded accommodations just for our adult program

Immersive experiences that include hanging out with our Massai partners and friends. You will have countless opportunities to learn about their culture, music, etc. These human connections are what makes Sprout experiences so special.

👉 Full details and contact info: www.thesproutexperience.org/kenya-for-grown-ups

💬 Space is limited!
Sign up now or reach out to me directly — I’m Julie, SPROUT’s Founder & Executive Director — and I’d love to tell you more.

"I never known of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy." – Ernest Hemingway