Wild Roots

Wild Roots

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Wild Roots is Santa Barbara's first forest school, educating young children in nature's classroom since 1998. Our work is inspired by the teachings of Edward O.

Wild Roots, an experiential forest preschool and kindergarten, offers a curriculum rich in the life sciences that aims to nurture a sense of community and belonging among children, families and the land. Wilson, Rudolf Steiner, Paulo Freire, David W. Orr, Jon Young, and many others. Drawing on a deep understanding and continuous exploration of child development our small class size, high adult/chi

Meet our new instructor for teacher training!! 03/30/2026

Meet our new instructor for teacher training!! -

Meet our new instructor for teacher training!! "I was surprised to discover that my experience at the Academy expanded far beyond learning to work with children outdoors—these deeply thoughtful trainings were really a meditation on care—how to care for ourselves and each other, how to care for the land, and how to care for the next generatio...

Teacher Trainings open for Registration - New online sessions 02/14/2026

Teacher Trainings open for Registration - New online sessions -

Teacher Trainings open for Registration - New online sessions In our role as protectors and advocates for humans, especially our youngest ones, to be regularly immersed in wild, kinful spaces, we are offered plentiful opportunities to participate in the cycles of life. In the normal course of life we will encounter death and dying, and our children, should the...

Enter the realm of Stories! Meet us on the land this Spring 12/11/2025

Enter the realm of Stories! Meet us on the land this Spring -

Enter the realm of Stories! Meet us on the land this Spring In our role as protectors and advocates for humans, especially our youngest ones, to be regularly immersed in wild, kinful spaces, we are offered plentiful opportunities to participate in the cycles of life. In the normal course of life we will encounter death and dying, and our children, should the...

Offering Online Classes - Open for Registration 09/15/2025

Offering Online Classes - Open for Registration -

Offering Online Classes - Open for Registration “I see no more than you, but I have trained myself to notice what I see.” —Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier

Free Live Call TODAY! Guiding the Young Child Weekend Workshop 04/07/2025

Free Live Call TODAY! Guiding the Young Child Weekend Workshop -

Free Live Call TODAY! Guiding the Young Child Weekend Workshop Are you looking for theoretical and practical support for guiding the behavior of young children (up to age 9)? Have questions about this unique program? Or just want to learn more about this experience?

Connection, Celebration, Community 02/13/2025

Connection, Celebration, Community -

Connection, Celebration, Community Come flock together to support social gatherings, practice community organizing, curating, and conducting seasonal celebrations for your community.

Photos from Wild Roots's post 08/15/2023

Amazing summer adventures… learning, exploring, working together, making friends, creating beauty, building shelters…

Nature is our greatest teacher, and Wild Roots teachers are always mentoring alongside Nature!

Wild Roots mixed age preschool and kindergarten classes have spaces for rolling enrollment for the upcoming school year (Sept - June), September 6th start!

Children 2 1/2 yrs through 6 yrs old, attend 2 to 5 days a week. In Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA.

Learn more, contact us :) www.wildrootsschool.org

Assistant Teacher Position 06/22/2023

Wild Roots is hiring!

Assistant Teacher Position The assistant teacher role involves: modeling and actively mentoring young children in nature connection looking after the health and safety of the group assisting in setting up activities and...

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Santa Barbara, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 1pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 1pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 1pm
Thursday 8:45am - 1pm