News & Updates
Nature Journal
Eli Took Initiative to Complete his own Species-A-Thon Raising $1,000 for UNYA
Eli, a 10-year-old in Weekly Nature School who has been attending since 2016, completed his own species-a-thon in Pacific Spirit Park to raise funds for the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), identifying 84 species and raising $1,000!
Our 2021 Birdathon Raises Over $6,000 for UNYA (Urban Native Youth Association)
Soaring Eagle Nature School Founder, Jenna Rudolph, shares her story of completing the 24-hour Birdathon, identifying 58 species, and raising over $6,000 for the Urban Native Youth Association!
The Forest Learners’ Species-A-Thon Raises Over $3,500 for Indigenous Youth!
The Forest Learners spent a day seeking out species in the diverse bioregion at Rice Lake and found 166! Enjoy the photos of their clever note-taking systems and the final list!
Plant Walk Workshop Raises $390 for the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)
Our 2-hour Plant Walk led by Soaring Eagle Nature School’s Founder Jenna Rudolph raised $390.00 for the Urban Native Youth Association! Thanks for joining us for the workshop in Pacific Spirit Park and supporting our commitment to reparations and equity.
Support the Urban Native Youth Association: A Fundraiser by Soaring Eagle Nature School
Fundraising for the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) has begun! We invite our Soaring Eagle Nature School community to support the efforts of the Indigenous-run non-profit organization as we aim to raise $25,000!
What I Learned From Apprenticing at a Nature School
Find out how the Apprenticeship Program allowed Mikaela to experience the most child-focused educational philosophy and shifted her world views in the process.
Full-time Nature School: Forest Learners Info Session and Q&A Recap
Learn more about the full-time nature school program and get answers from our team and currently enrolled families with the info session recap and Q&A.
Registration News
Registration opens for Summer Camp on January 31st! Plus, opportunities to join year-long nature school in January 2022 and Spring Workshops are announced, including Knots and Tarps, Survival Essentials, Fire by Friction, Intro to Birding, and Plant Walk.
8 Shields Model
Get an understanding of how nature’s patterns and cycles creates the 8 Shields framework that shapes each day and the overarching curriculum.
Preparing for Nature School
Preparation for a day at nature school is key for year-round school outdoors, and involves getting quality gear and knowing what to bring each day. See our list of required gear and clothing, and our recommendations.
A Typical Day at Nature School
Every day at nature school should excite every sense, breathe life into learning, inspire gratitude, and leave eyes sparkling. See what a typical day is like from arrival to closing circle.