Forest Collective

The Forest Collective is a vibrant community of twenty families who meet regularly to build meaningful connections and support one another in raising children. Caretakers join a “home pod” that meets regularly, these pods all coordinate and create opportunities to meet as a whole pod or forest. These connections help families strengthen resilience, share resources, and cultivate a deep sense of community care. New pods form in March and August each year.

Seedling School

Seedling School consists of two distinct programs: a structured drop-off option for younger children and a weekly meetup for families of all ages. The drop-off program provides an independent learning environment, while the family meetup focuses on building connections and collective learning. Seedling School serves as a foundation where we can grow and evolve based on the direction parents want to take, creating opportunities for the program to expand in ways that reflect the needs and interests of the community. Through field trips and local mentorship, families develop strong bonds and a sense of belonging.

Generation Circle

Generation Circle’s mission is to weave connections across all generations, creating a strong, supportive network that brings together people from all walks of life. By gathering in both intimate and larger group settings, participants cultivate relationships that ripple outward, strengthening not only their own lives but also the broader community.

Cycles of the Wild

Cycles of the Wild supports individuals of all ages through life's key transitions—adolescence, motherhood, menopause, and beyond. These pivotal moments of growth invite reflection and celebration of change, honoring milestones while nurturing a sense of belonging, mutual support, and shared experiences. Embracing these transitions within community strengthens connections and deepens the support that enables individuals to thrive.

Summer Camp

Nature Song Summer Camps offer three unique experiences each year: Adventure, Thrive, and Imagination. Adventure focuses on outdoor exploration, unstructured play, and group games in nature. Thrive supports tweens and teens in exploring personal wellness and navigating the transition to adolescence, all within a peer-supported space. Imagination invites children to engage in storytelling, magic, and creativity, stepping into worlds of wonder and fantasy

Wandering Roots

Wandering Roots is an adventure-based learning group designed to support children and adults in deepening their connection to place, each other, and the natural world. Rooted in the values of curiosity, play, and community, Wandering Roots brings together a small group of families for weekly field trips, nature walks, and shared learning experiences. Each gathering offers hands-on, experience-rich opportunities to discover through exploration, follow wonder, and learn from community members who carry real-life knowledge and skills. We focus on building meaningful relationships with the land, within the group, and with the people and organizations that make up the Anchorage community. Wandering Roots is currently open to families with children ages 5 to 9 and welcomes adults interested in co-creating and growing this cooperative-style learning model.