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Happenings, events and news from the Forest!
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The Aspens read, write and draw about bones as they embark on a class project sparked by the discovery of a deer skeleton at the beach.
A student in the Firs assembles a sign for our classroom with a drill. Two Larches paint a sign that will be used to name an area of our classroom.
As we prepare for our tenth school year, we are taking time to reflect on our growth and professional development in the past year.
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Gallery 601 & Roots Partner to Celebrate Winter
Gallery 601, of Boise, and Roots Forest School have joined forces to celebrate an Idaho winter tradition. Winter Carnival is a McCall mainstay, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic the celebrations have been canceled this year. To keep the spirit alive, Gallery 601 is...
Roots Featured in Visit McCall Magazine
On page 34 of the Winter 2020 edition of the Visit McCall Magazine, Roots is featured in an article about outdoor education, along with our neighbors in Ponderosa State Park, the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS).
Ponderosa Trails Challenge – A Fundraiser for Roots Forest School
Hit The Trails With Roots Forest School! Explore the trails of Ponderosa State Park while raising money for Roots Forest School! WHO: Everyone who enjoys opportunities to be active and explore McCall’s outdoor playground! This includes Ponderosa Park Campers, Roots...
Roots Surpasses Idaho Gives Goal of $10,000
Roots was one of over 600 non profits from around the state to benefit from the generosity of Idahoans during the 2020 Idaho Gives campaign. Over 18,000 donors contributed 3.9 million during this two week online event! Students, parents, staff, and board members...
Roots Forest School Participates in Idaho Gives
Idaho Gives, traditionally a one-day giving day in May for nonprofits in Idaho, has been extended to two weeks this year due to our state's stay at home order. This year, individuals and businesses can support the work of nonprofits from April 23 - May 7. The Idaho...
Roots Forest School is Hiring!
We are looking for a compassionate, outdoor-loving educator to join our dynamic team! Must love dirt, bugs, snow, and kids!!! Students use spray bottles to make patterns in the snow through holes in a kitchen tool, held by their teacher. Our SchoolRoots Forest School...
Payette Land Trust and Roots Forest School Partner for Special Event
On a recent Sunday afternoon, current and alumni Roots Forest School families joined local author Niki LeClair and Payette Land Trust's (PLT) Executive Director, Craig Utter, for a special walk around one of the first pieces of land acquired by PLT. Children followed...
4th Annual 5k Family Fun Run
Register here! Join us for our 4th Annual 5k Family Fun Run! Who: Everyone! What: A gentle 3 mile out and back loop perfect for walkers, joggers, runners, stroller pushers, and balance bike riders! And they're off! When: Saturday, July 20th at 10am (arrive by...
Roots Receives 501(c)3 Nonprofit Status!
We are excited to announce that Roots Forest School is now officially recognized as a federal 501c3 organization! In the summer of 2017 we incorporated as a non-profit in Idaho and have since been working diligently on gaining this status. After months of anxiously...
Collaborative Art in the Tamaracks Class
2016-17 4/5 Class with their mural All year, the Tamaracks had been admiring the mural that is displayed in the tent. It was made by Roots students in 2017. They were interested in doing a similar project so we started a collaborative art piece in January with our art...
Letters to the Forest
If you've heard your Roots student say "Fox told me..." or "In my letter from Bear..." it is because they have recently had the chance to correspond with a forest friend of their choice! Students in all classes wrote and received letters through our Forest Mailbox....
Stephanie named Environmental Educator of the Year!
Stephanie with fellow awardees and IdEEA President, Dirk Anderson. We are delighted to announce that our founder and director, Stephanie Day, received the honor of a 2019 Environmental Educator Award at the 19th Annual Idaho Environmental Education Conference. The...
“My favorite thing about going to Roots was being outside in the winter and exploring the forest. Another favorite thing was when my teachers helped me make a Rock Chipping Site so I could learn about the what rocks look like inside. I learned to work together with my friends and build cool things at The Building Site. My best memory is the day my spirit animal, the fox, came to visit my class after I wrote him a letter. I made really good friends at Roots. I think all kids should go to the Roots Forest School!”
– Blake, a Roots Alum and current First Grader
Roots Forest School
PO Box 2003
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 315-0925
info@rootsforestschool.com
