Roots To Sky Forest School

Where children grow strong roots
and reach for the sky.

offering a gentle rhythm outside Your home

Homelearning is a meaningful choice, and it can also feel isolating or heavy at times.

Our two-day nature-based program gives children a place to belong, where learning happens through play, imagination, and hands-on exploration. Mixed-age groups allow children to learn from one another, build confidence, and develop leadership naturally.

Nature Based

Learning that feels alive, not forced

Heart-Led

A supportive environment without pressure or comparison

Social

Real social connection, cooperation & communication

TESTIMONIALS

From Our Families

“I highly recommend this blended homeschooling program! Our kids absolutely love being outside and they learn great skills in addition to playing games and having fun. As a mom I love that our kids are not only getting more time in nature, but it’s also that perfect balance of homeschooling and socializing with a group of other peers of multiple ages and teachers for a well-rounded education.”

Isis Loran

Parent

“After a difficult time in a traditional school setting, Roots To Sky has been a turning point for our family. Our kids are happy, confident, and excited to go each day, no matter the weather. They come home muddy, smiling, and full of curiosity, and they’re thriving both emotionally and academically. We’re deeply grateful to have Roots To Sky Forest School in our community and wholeheartedly recommend it.”

Holger Seidel

Parent

“Our family feels so grateful to be part of the Roots to Sky Forest School community. The small groups and nature-based learning create a space where children truly thrive. Our children have made such great friends, have had so many positive experiences, and we feel incredibly lucky to spend so much time immersed in nature.”

Local homeschooling parent

Shared anonymously

“In a world full of technology, Roots to Sky has given my children lifelong personal connections and the most wholesome of educations that harbours the essence of what it means to be a kid. One word comes to mind, Curiosity. The Roots to Sky Experience is undoubtedly the most uniquely creative start to a child’s education and in my opinion a good connection with wanting to learn keeps the imagination strong.”

Aimee Andrews

Parent

Current Fundraiser

Our current fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels helps fund field trips and special experiences for our forest school children. It’s an easy way to give back while ordering something many families already use.

A Simple Way to Help

1. Visit the Mabel’s Labels fundraiser page
2. Select Fundraising at the top → choose Support a Fundraiser.
3. Search Roots to Sky Society (Nelson) and select it
4. Start shopping!
5. Share the link with friends, family & neighbours

glimpses into our days at Roots To Sky

shaped by curiosity, care, and time in nature

Through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences, children learn skills that stay with them – in nature and in life.

Rooted in Community

Those Who Support Us

We’re deeply grateful for the families and local supporters who help our forest school grow.
If you’d like to support our work, we’d love to thank you here too.