Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary

Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary is a nonprofit conservation education center rooted in 600 acres of Vermont wilderness on the edge of Groton State Forest. Founded in 1987 by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, Sage Mountain has been a living classroom for generations of young people, families, and communities. Our Afterschool in Nature program – now in its fourth year – serves youth in grades 3–8 Monday through Friday through the academic year, complemented by a six-week Summer Camp in Nature. These programs are built on seasonal rhythms, trauma-informed care, youth-led learning, and deep relationship with the land.