First Day of Forest school: August 18th

As the seasons change, so does our classroom.

Little Roots Forest School is a hands on science class for homeschool and virtual school students that uses seasonal unit studies to explore the ecology and ecosystems of the Gulf Coast and Lower Alabama.

Throughout the year, students study forest ecology, fungi and decomposition, wildlife and migration, local watersheds, native plants, invasive species, coastal ecosystems and conservation. Units follow what is happening in our environment throughout the year, giving students the chance to study these systems in real time.

Classes take science out of the textbook and into the field through water testing, wildlife observation, nature journaling, species identification, citizen science, field investigations and hands on conservation work.

Small class sizes and hands-on exploration allow children the time and freedom to truly engage with the natural world. At Little Roots, learning is personal, immersive, and rooted in real experience.