Hands-on, place-based experiences that bring science, problem-solving, and real-world learning to life on school grounds or in the field.
About
Wild Lab is our in-school outdoor learning program, designed to complement classroom instruction by getting students outside on a regular basis.
We partner with schools and districts to provide turn-key outdoor learning experiences aligned with academic and developmental goals.
How it Works
Delivered during the school day
Led by trained outdoor educators
Integrated with school schedules
Designed for repeated, consistent engagement
Funded by district/school funds or grants
Our Current & Past Partners
Environmental Field Experiences (EFE) program provider
Field-based outdoor science program delivered every fall for 6th graders in the Boise School District.
Riverside Elementary place-based science class
Weekly place-based science lessons for 4th grade students on school grounds.
Meridian Pod School natural science classes
Nature-based homeschool enrichment on-campus classes for 1st - 6th graders
What Students Gain
Increased engagement and focus
Deeper understanding of science and systems
Stronger collaboration and problem-solving skills
Improved wellbeing through time outdoors
Wild Lab has served hundreds of students through ongoing school partnerships, demonstrating how outdoor learning can be integrated into traditional education settings.
Bring Wild Lab to Your School
NOLA’s experienced outdoor educators partner with schools in Idaho’s Treasure Valley to deliver Wild Lab directly to students—bringing hands-on, place-based learning into your existing schedule.
Wild Lab can be adapted to fit:
Elementary and middle school students
Weekly or seasonal programming
School-specific goals and priorities
On-campus learning or off-site field experiences
Interested in Bringing This Model to Your Community?
Wild Lab serves as a real-world model for how outdoor learning can be implemented into the formal school day.
If you’re outside of the Treasure Valley and exploring how to build something similar in your own community, we offer opportunities to learn from our experience.