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 2025 summer 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.

Happy Earth Day!! Did you know Earth Day was founded in 1970, 55 years ago? We hope you celebrate Earth Day today by learning something new about the outdoors and picking up at least one piece of trash you find on the ground--lots has congregated on
Happy Earth Day!! Did you know Earth Day was founded in 1970, 55 years ago? We hope you celebrate Earth Day today by learning something new about the outdoors and picking up at least one piece of trash you find on the ground--lots has congregated on roadsides and parking lots since the snow melted. (Photo from Cave Hill 1st Grade class on a field trip to Tidal Falls Preserve, programming made possible by @frenchmanbayconservancy.)
Poke an alder catkin if you want to see some early spring pollen 😉 They're not the showiest flowers, but they still count! Cave Hill 1st-grader being a scientist during outdoor school thanks to our partnership with @frenchmanbayconservancy
What tree buds have you noticed this spring? Types of dogwood, maple, and birch all bud in the early spring and are vital to pollinators this time of year. Are you interested in getting outside this spring? Remember that Maine Outdoor School offers
What tree buds have you noticed this spring? Types of dogwood, maple, and birch all bud in the early spring and are vital to pollinators this time of year. Are you interested in getting outside this spring? Remember that Maine Outdoor School offers programming outside of the classroom as well. Visit our link in bio to learn about our guiding services and our upcoming community programs. (Photo of Mountain View School kindergartener studying early tree buds.)
Aching to get outside this spring? There's still time to register for our April O.W.L outing this Saturday at Tunk Mountain! FMI and to register, visit maineoutdoorschool.org/eventsth and is perfect if you are looking for something a little more cha
Aching to get outside this spring? There's still time to register for our April O.W.L outing this Saturday at Tunk Mountain! FMI and to register, visit maineoutdoorschool.org/eventsth and is perfect if you are looking for something a little more challenging. FMI and to register visit maineoutdoorschool.org/events
Our summer camp registration is open! We are looking forward to another year of both OWLette Camp with @womenforhealthyruralliving and Watershed Camp with @maine_coast_heritage_trust . FMI and to register visit maineoutdoorschool.org/events
Our summer camp registration is open! We are looking forward to another year of both OWLette Camp with @womenforhealthyruralliving and Watershed Camp with @maine_coast_heritage_trust . FMI and to register visit maineoutdoorschool.org/events
A couple of weeks ago for stewardship day, Hancock 1st-graders chose to take care of nature by picking up trash around the school! Picking up trash is very important to our environment because it prevents pollution and helps protect wildlife. (HGS
A couple of weeks ago for stewardship day, Hancock 1st-graders chose to take care of nature by picking up trash around the school! Picking up trash is very important to our environment because it prevents pollution and helps protect wildlife. (HGS 1st Grade programming made possible in collaboration with @crabtreeneckland )
While teachers usually request that we cover science standards, we also can cover math and language arts because the outdoors is inherently interdisciplinary! Check out these equations and names spelled out using natural objects at Cave Hill School i
While teachers usually request that we cover science standards, we also can cover math and language arts because the outdoors is inherently interdisciplinary! Check out these equations and names spelled out using natural objects at Cave Hill School in early March. (School programming funded by Frenchman Bay Conservancy.)
Happy International Day of Forests! Are you curious about camping but unsure where to start? Join MOS and @womenforhealthyruralliving on April 5th for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and insider tips
Happy International Day of Forests! Are you curious about camping but unsure where to start? Join MOS and @womenforhealthyruralliving on April 5th for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and insider tips to make camping what it should be--a fun and inspiring way to connect with the outdoors and the people you choose to bring with you. This workshop is for women and their families. It is free to attend, registration required. FMI and to register visit the link in our bio.
Are you a Washington County educator? Join MOS and the Washington County Education Consortium on March 27th for a day-long workshop on Outdoor Education in Machias! Prepare to have fun, connect with other teachers, feel inspired, and be ready to f
Are you a Washington County educator? Join MOS and the Washington County Education Consortium on March 27th for a day-long workshop on Outdoor Education in Machias! Prepare to have fun, connect with other teachers, feel inspired, and be ready to facilitate meaningful, standards-aligned, outdoor learning with your students right away. FMI and to register visit our link in bio.
Just a reminder to our community partners that applications for the 21st CCLC Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs grants are due April 2nd. If you are hoping to apply this grant to MOS programming, please reach out! For more information visi
Just a reminder to our community partners that applications for the 21st CCLC Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs grants are due April 2nd. If you are hoping to apply this grant to MOS programming, please reach out! For more information visit :https://mainedoenews.net/2025/01/08/grants-for-afterschool-and-summer-learning-programs-now-available-applications-due-april-2-2025/ (Photo from Mountain View School 2024 Summer School)
Happy Earth Day!! Did you know Earth Day was founded in 1970, 55 years ago? We hope you celebrate Earth Day today by learning something new about the outdoors and picking up at least one piece of trash you find on the ground--lots has congregated on
Poke an alder catkin if you want to see some early spring pollen 😉 They're not the showiest flowers, but they still count! Cave Hill 1st-grader being a scientist during outdoor school thanks to our partnership with @frenchmanbayconservancy
What tree buds have you noticed this spring? Types of dogwood, maple, and birch all bud in the early spring and are vital to pollinators this time of year. Are you interested in getting outside this spring? Remember that Maine Outdoor School offers Aching to get outside this spring? There's still time to register for our April O.W.L outing this Saturday at Tunk Mountain! FMI and to register, visit maineoutdoorschool.org/eventsth and is perfect if you are looking for something a little more cha Our summer camp registration is open! We are looking forward to another year of both OWLette Camp with @womenforhealthyruralliving and Watershed Camp with @maine_coast_heritage_trust . FMI and to register visit maineoutdoorschool.org/events A couple of weeks ago for stewardship day, Hancock 1st-graders chose to take care of nature by picking up trash around the school! Picking up trash is very important to our environment because it prevents pollution and helps protect wildlife. (HGS While teachers usually request that we cover science standards, we also can cover math and language arts because the outdoors is inherently interdisciplinary! Check out these equations and names spelled out using natural objects at Cave Hill School i Happy International Day of Forests! Are you curious about camping but unsure where to start? Join MOS and @womenforhealthyruralliving on April 5th for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and insider tips Are you a Washington County educator? Join MOS and the Washington County Education Consortium on March 27th for a day-long workshop on Outdoor Education in Machias! Prepare to have fun, connect with other teachers, feel inspired, and be ready to f Just a reminder to our community partners that applications for the 21st CCLC Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs grants are due April 2nd. If you are hoping to apply this grant to MOS programming, please reach out! For more information visi
“Maine Outdoor School was a wonderful experience. Students learned about so many different topics and their joy at being outside during science was the highlight of my week! Our instructor was very knowledgeable and had such excellent classroom management skills that I was able to just stand back and enjoy watching my students have fun while learning and then extend their excitement of science into our regular classroom instruction. I would highly recommend this program!”
— Janelle Jones, Airline School 3rd-5th grade teacher, February 2025