Root and Rise Nature School

Root and Rise Nature School Root and Rise Nature School has both in-person and online classes for all ages.

At Root and Rise children and adults learn to root themselves into nature so that they rise into the strong, confident, and connected beings they are meant to be.

08/03/2026

That’s a wrap for Root and Rise Summer Camps! Saplings camp was so much fun, full of open-ended play, arts and crafts, nature connection, and fun! Cant wait until next year!

07/29/2026

You may have heard of wet-felting wool, but have you ever DANCE wet-felting wool? 🐑 This project has everything! Spray bottles? Dance party? Colorful wool? Playful art? Yes, please!

Tomorrow is the last day of Root and Rise Saplings Camp 2026. We sure have had a blast! 🌱💚

There are so many great photos from Cedar camp this week to share, but this one needed a stand alone post! “Look out! T...
07/15/2026

There are so many great photos from Cedar camp this week to share, but this one needed a stand alone post! “Look out! There’s a monster behind the photographer!”

Root and Rise Summer Camps are only a month away! This year we are only holding one camp/age group, so they will be ful...
06/08/2026

Root and Rise Summer Camps are only a month away!

This year we are only holding one camp/age group, so they will be full of new and old friends, and packed full of nature connections, arts and crafts, nature skills, games, and more!

We have just a few spots left in each camp, so please register soon!

•Saplings Camp: Ages 3-6 years

“I am Nature, and Nature is Me!”

This camp is a perfect blend of creative free play, storytelling, music, games, and nature arts and crafts. We will utilize the forest and garden to unleash our imaginations, engage in sensory play, and create individual, tactile art to bring home. We will learn about our connection to the forest creatures, to the plants, and to one another through imaginative play.

•Cedars Camp: Ages 6-13

This camp will combine the curriculum and themes of camps from past years for a smorgasbord of nature connection! We will learn about foraging some basic plant foods and medicines, will explore fiber arts and crafts, will venture into upcycling, pottery, music, storytelling, and will play a plethora of nature inspired games! During this camp, children will learn to more deeply understand and strengthen their connection to the environment, to one another, and to themselves.

*Root and Rise strives to make our programs accessible for ALL children. We work to ensure that affirming care, inclusion, and equity are built into curriculum and environment. Please reach out if your child has specific support needs.

*Sliding scale is available for families in need, no child will be turned away for financial reasons.

You can visit the website here to learn more or to register:

https://www.rootandriseschool.com/summer-programs

Nature Camps on Lummi Island! Saplings camp (ages 3-6) is full of hands-on projects, free play, art, music, games, and s...
05/08/2026

Nature Camps on Lummi Island!

Saplings camp (ages 3-6) is full of hands-on projects, free play, art, music, games, and storytelling.

In Cedars camp (ages 6-12) we explore plant identification, Earth Skills, Arts and Crafts, Music in Nature, games, and more!

Because Root and Rise is only holding 2 camps this summer, spaces are extremely limited and already filling up fast!

Visit here to register: https://www.rootandriseschool.com/summer-programs

05/07/2026

Root and Rise had to close out the year a month early because our lead teacher, Miss Myria, needed to care for her health, but oh what a great Graduation and end of the year celebration we had to say an early farewell!

It’s not your typical graduation ceremony around here! Graduating children have their very own felted crown placed upon their head as they receive their diplomas and gift backs.

We also do some face painting, eat delicious food, and have an epic bubble dance party to close it all out!

We are so grateful to all of the wonderful Root and Rise Families and will miss our sweet little ones who are moving onto Kindergarten next year!

See you all at Summer Camp! 💚

04/22/2026

Every Day is Earth Day! Today we celebrated Earth through play, art, music, and curiosity, learning about how much we are all connected, how we can care for the planet, and remembering that every day is Earth Day!! 🌎 💚💙🌱

04/22/2026

Every Day is Earth Day!!

Around here, mud play is not only allowed, it’s encouraged! Today the kids did “face painting”, nail painting, handprint...
04/15/2026

Around here, mud play is not only allowed, it’s encouraged!

Today the kids did “face painting”, nail painting, handprints, mud pies, made mud and plant medicine for doctor play, painted with mud, and more.

Mud play has numerous benefits. Besides providing tactile sensory stimulation, it also strengthens fine/gross motor skills, encourages open ended play, gives exposure to beneficial bacteria and microbes (boosting the immune system), and it allows children to experience the freedom of letting go and exploring in a world often rife with strict cleanliness expectations and rules.

Mud play gives a sense of exuberance and freedom that offers a deeper and more personal experience of the natural world. It fosters a feeling of connection and belonging that cannot be bought in stores.

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1164 Scenic Avenue
Lummi Island, WA

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