Acorn Outdoor Learning

We are empowering children to be stewards of the natural world. Guided by the belief that engagement with nature is possible everywhere and all the time, we are creating a society in which urbanites have an intimate relationship with their natural surroundings--a bond which is strengthened by understanding and appreciation of our urban ecosystem

Acorn Outdoor Learning (acornoutdoorlearning.org) is a nonprofit outdoor education organization serving children aged 4 to 10. Our programs encourage children's curiosity, provide opportunities for scientific inquiry, and foster understanding and appreciation of the natural world by exploring outdoor spaces in our community. Program activities take place mostly in the field as we explore green spaces around the Capitol Hill neighborhood and beyond. We seek to create an inclusive and diverse community of learners and cultivate a sense of belonging and connection to nature.