A Story of School and Nature

When I founded a small democratic school in New York City 12 years ago, was not aware of the term outdoor education, let alone how to offer it middle Manhattan! All wanted place where children were trusted direct their own learning pursuit happiness. We simply provided loving, peaceful space for be and intentionally left brilliant minds bright souls chart our course. share story how, possibly why, turned into an school, with hope that inspires creation more such programs that, turn, they serve challenge prevalent disconnect between nature.