Forest Learning Collective
Our Story
The Forest Learning Collective (FLC) was created during the summer of 2019 by the parents of children who had grown up in the forest programs at Lime Hollow Nature Center and wanted to continue that learning, along with homeschooling. Informally, that group became FLC's inaugural volunteer board, responsible for everything needed to get a program started in September 2019.
The mission of the Forest Learning Collective is to foster a deep connection to nature in children by providing nature-based, place-based education, where the learner's curiosity is centered. We are committed to creating an environment that fosters a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and a sense of belonging for the families in our community.
In 2023/2024, we moved away from the ‘board of directors’ model and to a sociocratic, consensus-based decision making model. This is instilled in our program throughout; from our 501c3 bylaws, to the decisions five year-olds make in Kindergarten Circle.
FLC occurs on gifted, wonderful, and expansive lands adjacent to Lime Hollow Nature Center. As we move forward, we're excited to find our forever home where we can put down more permanent roots.
