(Reaching Outside of Traditional Schooling) Farm & Forest School: Empowering children to care for themselves, their community, and their environment through immersive, nature-based learning. (Reaching Outside of Traditional Schooling) Farm & Forest School: Empowering children to care for themselves, their community, and their environment through immersive, nature-based, passion-drive learning, genuinely meeting each child wherever they are. ROOTS is located in Georgetown, DE on a family homestead, on Peterkins rd. We offer weekly, hands-on, integrative life-skill workshops for ages 18mos-Adults! ROOTS Offerings:
-Farm & Forest School (Homeschool 1, 2, and full time 4 day options!)
-Summer Camps
-Nature Pals (toddler nature class)
-Weekly after school workshops
-Off-site workshops at local businesses
-Foster Care Sponsorship opportunities
-Birthday Parties & Events
-Grounded ROOTS Yoga & SEL Program
-Field Trips
We believe there is a monumental need to heal the disconnection between the people themselves, and the earth that provides for us. We are inspired to help raise up a generation of children who are deeply connected to the world around them, have the knowledge and practical life skills to live self-sufficiently, while promoting altruism to build community. Introducing children to these skills at a young age will establish an amazing foundation for their futures. ROOTS Pillars: Workshops/Events will incorporate our Pillars: Regenerative Farming, Nature Studies, Bushcraft, Animal Husbandry, Homesteading, Mindfulness, and Community Building. All workshops will integrate the teaching of healthy interpersonal skills (leadership, teamwork, communication, empathy, problem solving, etc)
With each season of the year comes a new opportunity to learn! You will have hands-on opportunities to learn about:
-Animal rearing
-Gardening
-Soap/candle making
-Composting
-Tree studies
-Baking
-Canning produce
-Handmade things w/natural items
-Making jams
-Healthy communication skills/ conflict resolution
-Problem-solving
-Permaculture
-Ecosystems
-Foraging
-Medicinal Plants/herbs
-Egg Incubation...and MUCH more!! ROOTS works with local libraries, schools, other community farmers, and small businesses. If you are interested in working with us, please reach out! We would love to have increased community involvement!
