Testimonials
What are parents and grandparents saying about EarthWalk?
“EarthWalk has become an indispensable part of our child’s joy, learning, and identity.”
“I have really enjoyed watching my son learn natural science by learning life! He has gained self-confidence and developed his desire to help others.”
“We continue to see him bringing his EarthWalk experience into the world, sharing his knowledge and respect of nature with others, suggesting peaceful ways to resolve conflicts, and moving his family and friends to work on environmental conser- vation. He has expressed interest in becoming an EarthWalk mentor when he is older and passing these messages on to others.”
“My son comes home from EarthWalk and takes his younger brother outside to share what he has learned. His school teacher tells me how much better he is doing since he began EarthWalk.”
“EarthWalk is fabulous. It is the only part of my daughter’s educational experience about which I am 100% confident. It is a safe and peaceful place for us.”
“EarthWalk’s core values—a curiosity and reverence for the Earth, a concern for friends and family, a fuller appreciation of what it means to be a member of a coop- erative community—guide our son throughout each week.”
“Since EarthWalk, my daughter has become more capable and independent. “Grittier” in the best way!”
“My daughter’s joyfulness at the end of each day at EarthWalk, regardless of sunshine or downpour is a testimony to what a brilliant experience this has been for her.”
“The community of EarthWalk is a living example of what healthy relationships can be. Standards are high and the priority is given to developing and cultivating a so- cial setting based on respect and caring for each other…”
“Our daughter continues to develop the love and respect that is fostered by this program, whether it is for the Earth or for the people around her. She has an inner peace and wisdom that is developing largely because of this program.”
“Coming from a rather shattered family in struggle with poverty, and the life stresses that many of us face, EarthWalk is for (my daughter) like a safe anchor full of grounding guidance that helps her navigate the turbulence of her life…”
“…All of these kids are experiencing something which is deeply needed & is deeply felt. The future will bring many challenges to these minds, bodies & hearts and they will need the store of strength & inspiration which they are getting now in their EarthWalk days….”
“The EarthWalk philosophy and outlook have helped our grandson become a more peaceable and aware child.”
“Besides having the glorious and increasingly rare experience of spending an entire day in the forest, every week, in all weather, the girls come home happy, singing, laughing, exhausted, and enriched with new skills and knowledge. This is really useful knowledge too! Last fall our 12 year old daughter alerted us to coyotes prowling the garden, by the tracks she saw. And just last week our 9 year old daughter talked about the merits of different kinds of wood we were considering for a floor…What is most striking for us, as parents, though, is how purely positive they feel, week after week, about EarthWalk.”
