Palouse Roots PCEI's Outdoor School

Kids have a hoot with owls MOSCOW — On Thursday, a group of children huddled around a wooden box at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow.

We're hiring! We have four open AmeriCorps positions, two in Moscow and two in Boise. Join us to make a difference through environmental education! Visit pcei.org/jobs to learn more about each position, and pcei.org/americorps to learn more about the impactful AmeriCorps program.

Happy Friday!

Palouse Roots, PCEI's Nature School, is a great education option for kids ages 4-7 who love to play outside! Enrollment for the Waldorf-inspired school is now open at pcei.org/palouse-roots. Classes are in session Monday - Thursday, and families can choose to enroll their children two, three, or all four days of the week. There are limited spots still available, so let us know if you have questions or would like to schedule a tour: [email protected]. 🌲☀️

We know that spending time outdoors can have countless positive effects on children’s health, well-being, and development. Enrolling your child in Palouse Roots, PCEI's Nature School, offers them the opportunity to explore and learn while immersed in the natural world. Learning and growing that feels like playing outside? Yes, please! 🌳🌤️🍃

As Ginger Yoder, MS Child Development, shares: "I have had the pleasure of observing and teaching at Palouse Roots in the spring of 2021 and honestly as a seasoned teacher I have not yet come across a school that so fully embraces child-centered learning as this special place.”

Enrollment for Palouse Roots is now open, and school begins at the end of August at PCEI's 26.2-acre Palouse Nature Center. Children can attend two or more days per week. We're also hiring one additional Palouse Roots educator. To learn more about enrollment or this job opportunity, visit pcei.org/learning or email [email protected].

Palouse Roots, PCEI's Nature School for children ages 4-7, has a few stops open for the fall of 2023! For questions, please email [email protected]. Enroll now while spots are still available.

**Join Palouse Roots for summer camps at Paradise Ridge!**

Summer programs will be offered Mondays – Fridays of the camp weeks from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Choose your days or come the whole week! Each camp costs $40/day ($200/week if paying weekly), which covers the costs of high-quality educators and a facility rental fee, allowing us uninterrupted access to 400 forested acres on Paradise Ridge. Children will explore, investigate and play, fully emerging in nature. If interested please fill out a registration form (link in the comments) and we’ll confirm your spot! Please wait to make payments on the first day of camps via check or Paypal.

Palouse Roots Summer Camp Dates:
• Week of June 20th – June 24th
• Week of June 27th – July 1st
• Week of July 11th – July 15th
• Week of July 18th – July 22nd
• Week of July 25th – July 29th

For more information check out https://pcei.org/palouse-roots/

Last week’s mud play, obstacle courses, craftiness, pond explorations, building, & hikes 🙌

Join us for the Spring Equinox celebration next Saturday!

We are so excited to announce our Spring Equinox Celebration! We invite you to join us at the Palouse Nature Center to celebrate the changing of the seasons and to welcome spring. We'll be busy crafting, planting, eating, and playing between 12:00 and 2:00pm—come anytime, no registration is needed. Email [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!