Among the routines in our monthly rhythm in the Pine and Tamarack classes is a hike to the shore of Payette Lake. Because the lake is not directly adjacent to our classroom, a visit there highlights changes over time. Students make excited predictions in response to...

Brrr...it's cold out there! We've been enjoying the winter weather, the snow in the forest classroom, and learning how to walk in snowshoes. We wanted to share what we have learned about layering techniques that are effective for keeping students comfortable...

We are grateful to YOU! As we take time to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for this holiday season we wanted to take a moment to thank YOU - our supporters - for the role you play in our school's success. We are very grateful to live in a community that...

Roots to co-host annual TREK to the North Pole with Ponderosa State Park! The Trek to the North Pole is hosted this year by Roots and Ponderosa State Park, with the City of McCall as our sponsor! Join us for this free family event at the Activity Center in Ponderosa...

Ponderosa State Park Manager, Richard Taplin, retires after 26 years - Roots celebrates him! On October 23, Roots Forest School held a celebration for Richard Taplin, Ponderosa State Park Manager from 1992-2018. Richard was instrumental in bringing Roots to Ponderosa...

Spring in the mountains means the melting of snow, and the melting of snow means we can interact with our forest classroom in new ways! Here's a peek into a spring day with our Aspen class this week. In spring we enjoy the opportunity to move more of our materials...

The announcement of students' jobs on the first class of the week is perhaps the most anticipated moment at Roots. At our opening circle, we look at the job board together and read which student has which job for the week. The Douglas Firs and Aspens rotate through...