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Explore our thoughtfully designed curriculum kits and resources that make nature-based, sustainability-focused learning easy and meaningful. Whether you're teaching in a classroom, leading a homeschool group, or learning at home, you'll find tools that spark curiosity, build eco-conscious habits, and support joyful, hands-on discovery for young children. Everything here is created with purpose, to help you grow green learners from the ground up.

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Every dollar you spend here is more than just a purchase ... it’s a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. By choosing sustainable, eco-friendly products, you’re supporting a future that values the health of our planet and the wellbeing of all its inhabitants.

​Together, let’s grow green and create positive change, one thoughtful choice at a time.​
Start small. Think big.
This is where the journey begins. Children and educators explore nature in simple, joyful ways, playing outdoors, noticing seasonal changes + practicing small green habits. Whether it's planting a seed or using a nature prompt, these early experiences plant lifelong values of care, curiosity, + connection.
Perfect for classrooms just beginning their eco-journey or seeking to bring more nature into daily routines.

#1 Explore: Discovering Sustainability

Perfect for getting started with nature-based learning.
These simple, flexible tools build curiosity, empathy, and connection through engaging, hands-on experiences.

Ideal for: Educators, caregivers, or programs seeking accessible entry points into nature-based learning.

Nature Cards

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Nature Kits

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Nature Prompts

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Grow deeper. Connect more.
Go beyond exploration. This stage is about weaving sustainability into your learning environment with intention. Through integrated curriculum guides, books + reflective tools, children + educators connect everyday choices to environmental care. It’s a powerful shift from activities to purpose-driven practice.
Designed for educators ready to align nature-based learning with standards and bring sustainability into the heart of their work.

#2 Inspire: Growing Connections

Rooted in understanding, aligned with standards.
This progression supports educators in building structured, intentional practices grounded in educational goals and frameworks.

Ideal for: Educators and leaders looking to bridge nature with curriculum, develop reflective practices, and expand their instructional approach.

Nature-Based Learning Assessment (NBLA)

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Sustainability Education Self-Evaluation (SESE)

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Growing Green Book

Bring sustainability to life with our beautifully designed curriculum guidebook! This comprehensive resource offers nature-based activities, routines, and reflections to help young children connect with the Earth in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways.

Available in both print and digital formats-choose the eco-friendly option that works best for you.
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​Downloadable versions reduce waste and allow instant access from anywhere.
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Lead with learning. Act with impact.
Here, sustainability becomes more than a theme ... it becomes a mindset. This stage empowers learners to investigate problems, propose solutions + lead change. With audits, toolkits + project-based frameworks, both children + educators embrace action-driven learning that echoes beyond the classroom.
Ideal for programs ready to go all in, creating lasting change for children, communities, and the planet.

#3 Investigate: Deepening Understanding

Empower students and programs to act for a sustainable future.
Designed for those ready to take full ownership of environmental education through inquiry, systems thinking, and community leadership.

Ideal for: Programs committed to long-term environmental action, project-based learning, and whole-child, whole-community impact.
Sustainablity Audit
​Content toolkits

Sustainability Center Self-Assessment Guide (SCSA)

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Toolkits

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​​Not Sure Where to Start?

Let us help you find the right fit.
New to nature-based learning or wondering which resource is best for your setting? Explore our “Getting Started” guide, browse featured bundles, or reach out, we're here to support you every step of the way.
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Not sure which resource is right for you? Need help accessing your downloads or navigating the curriculum? We'd love to hear from you and support your journey. 
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Our Story
    • Our Commitment in Action
    • Initiatives + Partnerships
  • Our Foundational Beliefs
  • CURRICULUM
    • GETTING STARTED >
      • FREE DOWNLOADS
    • Why Birth to 5?
    • Our Nature-Based, Sustainable Approach
    • Why Outdoor Play Matters
  • RESOURCES
  • Blog
  • MVCDC
  • CONTACT US