Location
Our beautiful wooded campus 20 minutes east of Austin at
921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX 78602
Times
This program meets from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Ages
6-11 (and all graduates of Wild Life Forest Preschool)
Price
See tuition options in pink box below
FOREST ROOTS
Weekly Monday Program in Bastrop
Forest Roots is a weekly nature education course that runs each Monday during the school year for ages 6-11 in Bastrop, TX.
Students and instructors work closely in a variety of settings to develop skills that will lead to a deeper knowledge of the natural world and authentic connections to nature, awaken sensory awareness and cultivate knowledge of place, as well as build self confidence and peaceful interpersonal relationships.
At Earth Native, our unique teaching methods center around an "Invisible School" method of teaching and learning that is based on education models used by ancestral human communities across the world for thousands of years. Our teaching philosophies are based on natural learning cycles that use your child’s passions and natural inspirations as the spark that drives their education in the outdoors.
Each week at Earth Native's Forest Roots Program children will explore nature, hear inspiring stories, learn and practice wilderness skills, play games and incorporate core routines that help them develop strong skills and knowledge in areas such as:
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Edible and Medicinal Plants
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Wildlife Tracking
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Bird Language
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Ecology
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Wilderness Survival Skills
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Natural Navigation
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Knife Carving & Safety
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Primitive Arts and Crafts
...and much more!
Tuition will be prorated if joining the program after the school year has begun. Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year will close on 12/20/24.
2024-25 CALENDAR
First Day of class: September 9
Last Day of class: May 12
Holiday Breaks - No Classes
Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29
Winter Break - December 23-Jan 3
Spring Break - March 10-21
PROGRAMS
Students are divided into 2 programs based on age.
Pocket Gophers - Ages 6-7
Must be 6 years old by 9/30/24.
Porcupines - Ages 8-11
Must be 8 years old by 9/30/24.
*WLFP graduates who are 5+ may enroll in the Forest Roots 'Pocket Gophers' program
REGISTRATION FEE
A $300 registration fee per program spot is required at the time of enrollment. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable should you withdraw anytime after enrolling.
For more information about this program give us a call at
512-299-8870 or email us at info@earthnativeschool.com
TUITION
INSTALLMENT PLAN
$221 a month: After paying the $300 registration fee, your tuition can be paid in 9 installments of $221 each month from September- May.
PAY IN FULL
Tuition is $1895 per student if paying in full at the time of enrollment or by 8/1, PLUS the $300 registration fee per program spot.
2025-26
Early Enrollment
For more information about this program give us a call at
512-299-8870 or email us at info@earthnativeschool.com
For Current Students
Password will be emailed to you in your Program Details
Purchase an Earth Native Klean Kanteen Bottle
Available to buy during registration - pick up at class!
Klean Kanteen
27 oz, Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Sports Top $25
Klean Kanteen
16 oz, TKWide Insulated Hot/Cold Beverage Bottle with Leak-Proof Cafe Cap $25
Klean Kanteen
32 oz, Insulated Wide Mouth Water Bottle with Chug Cap $45