NEWS
Our Covid-19 Policies at Forest School
We have a lot on our side at Forest School to welcome you home safely. We have enviable porous surfaces and sunlight abound.
The Antidote to Mom Guilt
I don’t believe in the word “mom guilt”, as prevalent as that buzzword is. I believe that guilt should be left for acts that are illegal or immortal (thanks Dr. Laura for your definition of guilt) I’m more down with the idea that I’m feeling bad, frustrated, unsure,...
At Forest School, Nature is the Greatest Teacher and Classroom
At Forest School, nature is the teacher. We are mentors and facilitators, helping learners: Connect with themselves Connect with others Connect with nature Connect with what has come before us We work with learner’s natural curiosity and passions. We gently motivate...
Nature, The Greatest Teacher
Wow – we did it! Aishling Forest School is so proud to have hosted the very first USA-based Forest School Association Leadership Training this past week. We laughed, learned and loved and now the movement to connect ourselves and children to each other and the greater...
Meet our Founding Forest Fairy, Jordan!
Our fun loving founder: Jordan Manfredi grew up a happy barn rat on Long Island and has lived in NYC, Indiana and California. During her time as an equine business management and marketing professor at Purdue University, she fostered a love of mentoring young adults....
Meet our Lead Forest Fairy, Stacey!
Our most magical Forest School Leader: Stacey Robinson (nature name: Evergreen) grew up in North Jersey on the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains. Before heading to college, she went on her first camping trip in the Wind River Wilderness of Wyoming with NOLS....