About Wild Roots Forest School
Discover the unique approach of Wild Roots Forest School, where learning blossoms outdoors through authentic experiences. Embrace every season, build resilience, and foster a deep connection with nature. Join us in Lafayette, Louisiana, and explore how we cultivate curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.
What Makes us special
At Wild Roots Forest School, learning happens outdoors through real experiences. Every season brings new discoveries. Rain, mud, sunshine – we embrace it all safely. Kids build resilience, confidence, and joy through weather-rich experiences. Play is meaningful, deep, and developmentally powerful. Kids learn to collaborate, problem-solve, and create without constant adult direction. We also focus on emotional learning skills.
Our philosophy
Inspired by the philosophies of Reggio Emilia and Montessori, where children are viewed as capable, curious, and deeply connected to their environment. Nature serves as a teacher, offering endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and meaningful learning.
Rooted in relationship
At Wild Roots, learning is rooted in relationship—with the land, with others, and with self- nurturing confident, resilient children who not only learn about nature but, with it.
"Wild Roots has been transformative for my child. The connection with nature and the focus on collaboration have fostered incredible growth."
A Wild Roots Parent