Since our birth in 2003, The Naturalist School has been devoted to the care of wild creatures and places and of course, that includes people in wild places. We have partnered with agencies, homeowners, neighborhood associations, conservation groups, cities, provinces, and counties throughout North America. We believe that creativity and intellect are born of the wildness within each of us, and that the consilience of the humanities and science makes human communities healthier, more intimately connected to nature, and more deeply committed to preserving the rich ecosystems of our planet.

We invite seekers from all walks to walk with us, plant with us, create with us, and to grow in nature with ecologists, artists, philosophers, and poets. We rely on grants and the kindness of our supporters to make our programs possible.

We discover and grow wildness within and all around us and help others do the same. If you would like to learn more about our projects, consulting services, workshops, and saunters, contact Jack Phillips at thenaturalistschool@gmail.com. You can support our work by making a donation. Please see instructions below. 

If you prefer to donate by check:

Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to:

The Naturalist School c/o Golden Hills RC&D

712 South Highway Street 
P.O. Box 189
Oakland, IA 51560

712.482.3029

To make a non-deductable donation, send a check to:

The Naturalist School, PO Box 4008, Omaha NE 68104.

Questions? Call Jack Phillips at 402.571.7460 or email jackphillips@thenaturalistschool.org .

And join us for a retreat or Saunter!