Eco Education

Ecology from the Greek word aikas ("household") is the study of the relationships that interlink all members of the Earth Household. Being literate or "eco-literate" means understanding the principles of organization of ecological communities or ecosystems and using those principles for creating sustainable human communities. The principles of ecology become the guiding principles for creating sustainable learning communities.

Our goal is to bring Montessori's vision of healthy learning from the indoor to the outdoor classroom at Oak Farm, transforming the curriculum focus from the children's minds into their hands and lives through gardens and recycling, nature studies, and stewardship projects.

Oak Farm's vision of a model Montessori school providing a world class education includes a functioning and sustainable rural campus.

The goal of the eco-literacy project is to expand learning beyond the classrooms and into the greater campus setting of the gardens, woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and conservation corridors

By integrating lessons on healthy living, community, earth education, environmental stewardship, organic gardening, and personal ownership, the eco-literacy project will enhance the learning of every student.