Build an Outdoor Learning Program in Your Community
We help educators, founders, and organizations design and launch nature-based programs, drawing directly from our experience operating EverWild Forest School, Wild Lab, and other outdoor learning models.
Starting an outdoor learning program is meaningful work, but it’s also complex.
Questions around structure, safety, staffing, curriculum, and family engagement often don’t have clear answers until you’ve lived them.
At the National Outdoor Learning Alliance (NOLA), we’ve spent years building and operating outdoor learning programs in real-world settings. This page offers two ways to learn from that experience—whether you’re looking for direct guidance or a place to start on your own.
Work with Us
Outdoor Program Strategy Sessions
For those who want clarity, direction, and honest insight from an experienced operator.
These sessions are designed for individuals and organizations actively building outdoor or nature-based programs who want to understand how this work actually functions in practice.
In a session, we can cover:
How our programs are structured (EverWild Forest School, Wild Lab, and more)
Key decisions around program design, staffing, and operations
How we work with families, schools, and community partners
Lessons learned and common pitfalls
How to think about your own program in your specific context
What to expect:
Up to three, 60-minute virtual sessions over three months
Focused, practical conversation
Honest, experience-based guidance
Limited availability
These sessions are designed to give you a clear, grounded understanding so you can move forward with confidence.
DIY Program Builder Toolkit
For those who want a self-guided starting point, we offer a small collection of resources developed through our work building and running outdoor learning programs.
Available resources include:
Forest School Masterclass
Curriculum frameworks and materials
Business and operational templates
These tools are designed to give you a foundation—but they work best when paired with real-world context and thoughtful implementation.