Most people know that getting outside is healthy and fun, but struggle with meaningfully bringing nature’s benefits into their personal lives, classrooms, or organizations. That’s where we come in.

What we do.

 Maine Outdoor School (MOS) connects learners and adventurers of all ages with the outdoors. Whether you are looking to learn how to identify plants or paddle a canoe, provide organizational team building opportunities, or enrich your school programming, our team of Registered Maine Guides and Naturalist Educators will design the perfect experience for you.

 

Do you already have a budget or funding partner? Please schedule your fall 2024 school programming by filling out our form.

 

What do our programs look like?

Experiential. Hands-on. Interdisciplinary.

MOS educational programs and organizational services are fully customizable, rooted in the outdoors and science, and can be standards-aligned for schools.

What does Maine Outdoor School programming look like? It looks different every day! For example, one of our Mountain View School science projects during STEM week this summer included analyzing flower parts (counting and comparing whether they were
What does Maine Outdoor School programming look like? It looks different every day! For example, one of our Mountain View School science projects during STEM week this summer included analyzing flower parts (counting and comparing whether they were the same on each flower) to better understand science as a process. We are very excited to be returning to Mountain View School and many other schools this fall!
Did you know that temperature changes, chemical compositions, movement, and density can identify layers of the atmosphere? There are five distinct layers surrounding Earth. The school year is right around the corner, so be sure to contact us to dis
Did you know that temperature changes, chemical compositions, movement, and density can identify layers of the atmosphere? There are five distinct layers surrounding Earth. The school year is right around the corner, so be sure to contact us to discuss bringing MOS to your school. *Photo of Hancock Grammar 5th-grade student making a model of the layers of the atmosphere. Programming made possible by @crabtreeneckland.
Maine Outdoor School is hiring! Are you a nature-loving educator? Apply today and join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, year-round position. For more information visit: maineoutdoorschool.org/employment
Maine Outdoor School is hiring! Are you a nature-loving educator? Apply today and join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, year-round position. For more information visit: maineoutdoorschool.org/employment
Have you had a chance to explore the intertidal zone this summer? There are lots of lovely trails nearby where you can access the intertidal zone, but be sure to check a tide chart (in a local newspaper or online) before you plan your hike. *Photos
Have you had a chance to explore the intertidal zone this summer? There are lots of lovely trails nearby where you can access the intertidal zone, but be sure to check a tide chart (in a local newspaper or online) before you plan your hike. *Photos from Hancock Grammar School's 4th Grade learning at Carter's Beach. Programming made possible by @crabtreeneckland.*
Today is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act! Passed in 2020, the GAOA provides funding to improve infrastructure in national parks and other public lands. In honor of this act, National Parks are FREE today! Did you know Acadia is
Today is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act! Passed in 2020, the GAOA provides funding to improve infrastructure in national parks and other public lands. In honor of this act, National Parks are FREE today! Did you know Acadia is home to over 300 species of birds, including the peregrine falcon, so be sure to take your binoculars out with you today! *Photo from Riverside Family Scientist Series with @ellsworthpubliclibrary and @frenchmanbayconservancy.*
Did you know there are over 140 different species of milkweed? Want to learn more fascinating plant facts? Come to our Discover Plants program at the Jesup Library in Bar Harbor on Saturday. FMI visit the link in our bio. *Photo of Ella Lewis Summ
Did you know there are over 140 different species of milkweed? Want to learn more fascinating plant facts? Come to our Discover Plants program at the Jesup Library in Bar Harbor on Saturday. FMI visit the link in our bio. *Photo of Ella Lewis Summer School students matching milkweed flowers to paint chips and seeing how many sticks weigh a pound on measurement day.*
There's still time to register for this Sunday's O.W.L Outing with @womenforhealthyruralliving at Great Wass Island Preserve! Outdoor Women Lead (OWL) Outing Club is for women ages 16+ and is free to participate. FMI visit the link in our bio
There's still time to register for this Sunday's O.W.L Outing with @womenforhealthyruralliving at Great Wass Island Preserve! Outdoor Women Lead (OWL) Outing Club is for women ages 16+ and is free to participate. FMI visit the link in our bio
Summer school season has begun! First stop this week was Cherryfield Elementary School.
Did you know that while gathering food, a bee may fly up to 60 miles in one day? What are some of your favorite insect facts? To learn more fun facts, and to keep up with our latest news, please be sure to sign up for our newsletter, link in bio.
Did you know that while gathering food, a bee may fly up to 60 miles in one day? What are some of your favorite insect facts? To learn more fun facts, and to keep up with our latest news, please be sure to sign up for our newsletter, link in bio. Photos of Jonesport Elementary School 2nd grade students on a recent pollination-focused field trip! #placebasededucation #outdoorschool #downeastmaine #pollinators #insectenthusiast
Nature provides opportunities for wonder and quiet contemplation. As John Muir said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” We don't have many programs left before the end of the school year, but registration i
Nature provides opportunities for wonder and quiet contemplation. As John Muir said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” We don't have many programs left before the end of the school year, but registration is still open for two of our summer camps. To register and to see our other upcoming public events, visit the link in our bio. Programming for the Lamoine 6th Graders pictured made possible through collaboration with @frenchmanbayconservancy. #placebasededucation #outdoorschool #outdooreducation
What does Maine Outdoor School programming look like? It looks different every day! For example, one of our Mountain View School science projects during STEM week this summer included analyzing flower parts (counting and comparing whether they were Did you know that temperature changes, chemical compositions, movement, and density can identify layers of the atmosphere? There are five distinct layers surrounding Earth. The school year is right around the corner, so be sure to contact us to dis Maine Outdoor School is hiring! Are you a nature-loving educator? Apply today and join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, year-round position. For more information visit: maineoutdoorschool.org/employment Have you had a chance to explore the intertidal zone this summer? There are lots of lovely trails nearby where you can access the intertidal zone, but be sure to check a tide chart (in a local newspaper or online) before you plan your hike. *Photos Today is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act! Passed in 2020, the GAOA provides funding to improve infrastructure in national parks and other public lands. In honor of this act, National Parks are FREE today! Did you know Acadia is Did you know there are over 140 different species of milkweed? Want to learn more fascinating plant facts? Come to our Discover Plants program at the Jesup Library in Bar Harbor on Saturday. FMI visit the link in our bio. *Photo of Ella Lewis Summ There's still time to register for this Sunday's O.W.L Outing with @womenforhealthyruralliving at Great Wass Island Preserve! Outdoor Women Lead (OWL) Outing Club is for women ages 16+ and is free to participate. FMI visit the link in our bio
Summer school season has begun! First stop this week was Cherryfield Elementary School.
Did you know that while gathering food, a bee may fly up to 60 miles in one day? What are some of your favorite insect facts? To learn more fun facts, and to keep up with our latest news, please be sure to sign up for our newsletter, link in bio. Nature provides opportunities for wonder and quiet contemplation. As John Muir said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” We don't have many programs left before the end of the school year, but registration i
“There is a great need for students to learn in nature. In my experience, this gives students a chance to challenge themselves and learn in an alternative environment. This is also a time that allows for deeper-level thinking, a perspective that you cannot always get from the classroom.”
— Sunshine Strout, grades 4-6 teacher, DW Merritt Elementary School, May 2024