River Valley Forest School offers an inspiring education designed to nurture social and emotional growth, foster a strong sense of self and community, and ignite a lifelong passion for nature and learning within a vibrant homeschooling network. The group meets once a week at The Acreage, and the bulk of each session is spent exploring the outdoors.

This year, Treehaus Studio has partnered with River Valley Forest School to integrate creative expression as the core of all educational activities. This collaboration aims to foster a sense of awe and curiosity through adventure, observation, and art-making. Each week, students will explore different topics and apply their discoveries to that week’s art project.

Fall Session: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Fridays, September 5th - October 31st

• Week One | Field Study: Mushrooms, Lichen and Moss Hunt

• Week Two | Plein Air Painting: Watercolor

• Week Three | Minibeasts! Ceramic Sculpture

• Week Four - Eight | Storytelling through Puppetry

• Puppet Performance | Sunday, Nov 2nd, 2025 at 3:00 pm

The Lead Director of the program is Stephanie Steffen, with Jessica Turtle serving as the head of Creative Learning. Fall registration is full. To inquire about participation in the Winter or Spring session contact Stephanie Steffen — info@rivervalleyforestschool.com