The WYLD Lands

09/21/2026

Fall is right around the corner! Who else is excited for the leaves to change, the air to cool, and to have an excuse to bring out your favorite sweaters? 🍂

09/21/2026

Is your child off school this Friday?
If so..... sign them up for our first fall drop in day at The WYLD Lands Forest School. We have a few spaces left.

Get registered by emailing [email protected] or clicking "register" on our website- thewyldlands.com

09/18/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY!

Our first fall drop in day is next week- September 25th. If your child wants to get a glimpse of what the WYLD Lands is about without a semester long commitment OR if your child attends public school in Wilkes Co. and has a teacher workday NOW is your chance to sign up!

Who can attend?
Get your potty trained 3 to 12 year old kiddos off screens and playing in nature with new friends!

When?
Friday September 25th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

What does it cost?
Drop in days cost $30 but we offer scholarships for families in need.

Check us out at thewyldlands.com or email [email protected] to get the registration process started.

09/18/2026

So many important skills are developed through play 💚

This is such an important quote!

Parents and educators alike need to recognize the power of play and its role in our children's development. As Mr Rogers said, "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Make time for play! Make time for free play! Make time for free play outside!

09/15/2026

Mornings at the WYLD Lands are beautiful⛅

09/11/2026

Meet the Fall 2026 staff! The WYLD Lands team is so excited for programs to begin next week 🌳

09/11/2026

get outside 🪵

Ever feel like your kids are happiest when they’re covered in dirt, climbing things, and making up their own rules?

There’s a reason for that. Messy, wild, unpredictable play is where some of the best childhood memories are made. Let’s give kids the freedom to explore, take chances, and let nature surprise them.

09/04/2026

The Fall 2026 semester starts SEPTEMBER 14th! Now is your chance to sign up.

We have the following programs available:
The Sprout Preschool Group- The Sprout group is a great introduction for families interested in The WYLD Lands. It is designed for children 10 months to 4 years old where youth will engage in play -based learning alongside their caregivers. The cost is $20 a week. Sessions are held once a week on Mondays from 8:30 am - 10:00 am.
The Homeschool Seedlings Group-
This drop off program is run as a traditional forest school for potty trained 3 to 12 year olds. The cost is $30 a week. We encourage youth to spend time in the dirt and explore the natural world. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with your family’s homeschool curriculum. We have the following sessions.
Tuesdays run from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Get the process started by going to thewyldlands.com and select "register"

09/04/2026

Get outside :)

As we head into another school year, make sure you're prioritizing and scheduling in play for the kids - it can 'not' be something that we allow modern culture to trivialize!