Making a difference
Our impact
Grow WILDE is making a profound impact on education, community engagement, and sustainability.
Lasting change
Beyond the classroom
By offering immersive, nature-based learning experiences and equipping educators with the tools to lead these programs, we are fostering a generation of students who are not only academically prepared but also environmentally conscious and equipped with vital leadership skills.
The natural learning spaces we help develop support hands-on learning and nurture deeper connections to nature, ensuring a more sustainable future for all.
Nine areas of impact
What changes when children learn in nature
Enhanced student engagement
Students actively engage through hands-on, curriculum-aligned outdoor programs that cultivate leadership, wilderness skills, and a passion for sustainability.
Empowered educators
Educators gain training to integrate outdoor education into their teaching and design nature-based learning environments.
Innovative learning spaces
Natural learning campuses and outdoor classrooms offer immersive, functional spaces that foster environmental stewardship and deeper learning.
Stronger community connections
Community engagement programs directly involve local communities in nature-based learning, strengthening bonds between education and environmental responsibility.
Cultural integration
Collaborative Indigenous programs integrate traditional ecological knowledge and land stewardship practices, providing a holistic view of nature in education.
Sustainability awareness
Students and schools actively reduce their environmental impact through food-growing projects and stewardship activities.
Support for systemic change
Advocacy and research promote the integration of nature and sustainability into educational systems, supporting long-term policy change.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers and interns contribute to sustainability projects and community outreach while gaining valuable real-world experience.
Access to educational resources
Digital guides and frameworks equip educators and students with tools for sustainability, outdoor education, and environmental literacy.
Help us grow this impact
Volunteer, partner, or fund the work — every contribution puts more children outdoors and supports the schools doing this work.