Learning Outside is a unique educational organization

Learning Outside offers hands-on outdoor learning programs that provide children with what they really need; time spent outdoors learning, exploring and discovering in the natural world.

All programs are sited at Triangle Land Conservancy’s Irvin Nature Preserve; 269 acres of pasture, forest and wetlands and are led by experienced, knowledgeable naturalists, educators and artists. 

We provide children with experiences that support their curiosity and wonder; experiences in keeping with what current resesarch confirms. Imnersion in hands-on discovery leads to happier, more successful learning experiences for children both at home and at school.
Learning Outside - Investigating Bugs
Investigating squash bug eggs

A variety of programs to choose from: 

  • Forest Kindergarten
  • Forest Kindergarten "Sprouts"
  • summer camps
  • fall & winter/spring after-school nature clubs
  • spring break intersession
  • programs for schools
  • field trips
  • High school Eco-Crew  

           Check-out our summer camps!

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Some spaces remain in our summer camps; visit our summer programs page to learn more about the fun-in-the-sun we have in store for youngsters at Learning Outside for SUMMER 2013!  

Eco-Crew High School Volunteers!

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Our May Eco-Crew work day is on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00 - 12:00! To attend, volunteers need to sign-up in advance by emailing wendy@learningoutside.org . Thanks!

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