The Spring Field Project of Terrestrial Invertebrates ignited my passion for invertebrates and the natural world. Wikitown had a big impact and helped bolster my creativity. It helped me see things in a different light. It helped me learn how we are interconnected with nature.
Rachel Haldorson – SITW Great Horned Owl Class 2013 Read More »
I can trace my life direction back to my time at School in the Woods. It instilled in me a passion for being outdoors and gives me a unique background for the work I have done in public education. I also made my best friend Katie Wyckoff (Katydid) that year and we have remained close ever since.
Miranda Lanning – SITW Porcupine Class 2003 Read More »
School in the woods provided some of the fondest memories I have from childhood. I made my best friend, Miranda Lanning, and we are still best friends 20 years later! It helped me to build my confidence and pushed me outside of my comfort zone. I loved that we got to be outside all the time, giving us the opportunity to be kids and learn from the world around us.
Katie Wyckoff – SITW Porcupine Class 2003 Read More »
SITW instilled a deep love of and connection to nature in my life. Her brother, Adam Winter, also attended in 2001-2002 and later passed away in 2015. The sudden and unexpected loss of her brother was heartbreaking and very jarring, but spending time outside appreciating the great outdoors has been a significant source of comfort and joy.
Sarah Winter – SITW Porcupine Class 2003 Read More »
We loved the land there and it helped us grow as a family and as people who enjoy time spent outside. For me personally, it inspired a desire to learn more about organisms and I loved every biology and zoology class I was able to take in high school and college.
Elisa Heide (formerly Wilson) – SITW Ponderosa Pine Class 2004 Read More »
Being at school in the woods planted a seed in my brain to think about everything I do like a naturalist would. Whether it’s driving a hybrid (or riding my new e-bike!) or taking my recycles to the county recycling center because my apartment doesn’t collect recycling, everything I do comes along with that mentality.
Moriah Nelson – SITW Coyote Class 2005 Read More »
SITW gave me an appreciation for nature and people that I never had before. As well as learning to work hard and enjoy my surroundings!
Jake DeGaray – SITW Golden Eagle Class 2011 Read More »
[SITW Impacted me by] Constantly reminding me to find the beauty in everything
Darby Behnken – SITW Great Horned Owl Class 2013 Read More »
School in the Woods helped to foster my interest and passion for the natural world. Experiences like talking to CPW during spring field projects, spending time at solo spots, and the overnight made a profound impact and helped give me confidence both in nature and in myself.
Nate Phillips – SITW Golden Eagle Class 2011 Read More »
School in the Woods taught me so much about empathy and connection to the world around you. I was already a big animal lover, but I became really passionate about the environment and protecting wild spaces. I developed lifelong friendships with so many kids in my class.
Sophie Braker – SITW Tiger Salamander Class 2008 Read More »
