Cumberland Forest School is excited to host our first ever regional gathering for forest educators on September 4th & 5th, 2027 at St. Mary's Retreat Center in Sewanee, TN.
 

Forest schools, nature centers, outdoor educators and curious parents are encouraged to attend this event as we share about our experiences in nature-based learning. Whether you're looking to learn more about how to start a forest school in your area, hoping to gain insight on curriculum development for your home-school student, or just hoping to find space for quiet and relaxation at St. Mary's breathtaking retreat center, TENNTS is the perfect gathering for you.

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Our hope as an organization is to help share resources and inspire conversation around forest schooling & alternative outdoor education. This is a special opportunity to share experiences, learn together, and strengthen the work we're all so passionate about! The weekend will be filled with open-forum discussions around what the participants feel is most important to their work. We're also excited to announce our partnership with TOLA (Tennessee Outdoor Learning Alliance), and TOLA Director Monica Wright, who will be sharing developments from her work on helping establish important legislature for Forest Schools in Tennessee.

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