Thrive Outside

06/17/2026

Drumroll please….. introducing the design vision for outdoor learning at Waddington Elementary 🥳🎉

We’ve combined community feedback with leading research to design an Outdoor Learning Zone that will REVOLUTIONIZE the learning experience at Waddington.

Parents, teachers, and. community like you make this vision a reality. To learn about how you can make this vision a reality, contact [email protected]

06/15/2026

“Look Mom, I’m touching grass!”

This we went outside with Chelsea Leach’s 6th grade class to touch grass & get planting in the KMS Outdoor Learning Zone!

Need outdoor teaching inspiration? Check out our Outdoor Teaching Guide for quick wins here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djMlAGCohM025izrWFsTGeyl5VIi4m1T/view?usp=sharing

Outdoor Teaching Week is made possible by:
Design Your Wild USA, The Beehive Cafe, The Love Shack Grill, Garden Grille, Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Juice Bar, BankNewport, and NuGen Capital Management, LLC

06/15/2026

06/08/2026

KMS students take OWNERSHIP over outdoor learning to build engaged community 👏👏 Check out snaps from community maintenance at the KMS Outdoor Learning Zone!

Looking to build community pride at your school? Reach out to [email protected] for customized ideas!

06/05/2026

Closing the nature gap isn’t a challenge we can take on alone. It takes a partnership as strong as our community is wide to get ALL kids learning outside. That’s why we’ve partnered with People's Credit Union: together, we’re making sure every kid can belong in nature.

05/29/2026

You can join the Thrive movement! 🌱🌎 Teachers, it’s as easy as:
1) Take one of your lessons outside
2) Snap a pic
3) Tag Thrive Outside or use to be featured

Need some inspiration? Check out our Outdoor Teaching Guide for easy, expert advice here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djMlAGCohM025izrWFsTGeyl5VIi4m1T/view?usp=sharing

Outdoor Teaching Week is made possible by:
Design Your Wild USA The Beehive Cafe The Love Shack Grill Garden Grille Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Juice Bar BankNewport and NuGen Capital Management, LLC

05/29/2026

⚠️UPDATE⚠️ Due to high winds and rain, we've made the difficult decision to cancel our Backyard Bash. But, you don't have to miss out on the fun... stay tuned for more family events coming soon!

Thank you for making the Less Screen, More Green series a huge success! We couldn't be more grateful for your support: together, we're getting the next generation outside!

05/28/2026

We’re DAYS AWAY from our Backyard Bash! Here’s what you need to know:

- Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy local bites from Del’s, The Intuitive Kitchen/TIK, Super Seltzer, & Blount Fine Foods
- Don’t forget a repurposed jar for crafts with Makers RI
- Get excited for outdoor fun with Barrington Farm School, Mark Binder - Writer and Storyteller, Healthy Kids Running Series - Seekonk, MA, Backyard Band Jams, Calm Education, & Allison Kirkman

🗓️Sat, May 30th
📍624 Main St, Warren, RI
⏰ 2:00-5:00 PM

This event is made possible by the generosity of:
Warren HEZ Bristol HEZ Medical Associates of RI, Coletta Contracting Co., Inc. YONDR, Navigant Credit Union Sunflower Designs, LLC Altaer Sauna, Design Your Wild USA Audubon Society of Rhode Island

05/27/2026

Next week is – how are you getting kids outside? We’ve made it easy: check out our Outdoor Teaching Guide for quick wins, advice, and easy outdoor learning here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djMlAGCohM025izrWFsTGeyl5VIi4m1T/view?usp=sharing

Not a teacher? Share this with an educator you know to grow the Thrive movement!

Outdoor Teaching Week is made possible by:
Design Your Wild USA The Beehive Cafe The Love Shack Grill Garden Grille Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Juice Bar BankNewport and NuGen Capital Management, LLC

05/26/2026

Drumroll please…. is NEXT WEEK! 🥳🤩

Teachers, it’s as easy as:
1) Take one of your lessons outside
2) Snap a pic
3) Tag Thrive Outside or use to be featured

Need some inspiration? Check out our Outdoor Teaching Guide for quick wins here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djMlAGCohM025izrWFsTGeyl5VIi4m1T/view?usp=sharing

Outdoor Teaching Week is made possible by:
Design Your Wild USA The Beehive Cafe The Love Shack Grill Garden Grille Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Juice Bar BankNewport and NuGen Capital Management, LLC