NaturEd is designed for school leaders, early childhood directors, administrators, and educators who want to build or strengthen nature-based teaching practices. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to formalize an existing outdoor program, NaturEd provides customized support and a flexible pathway that fits your school.

NaturEd’s teacher certificate program equips teachers with the support and tools to confidently grow as nature-based educators. Educators can move through the program at their own pace, with guided support from NaturEd throughout the process.

Yes. NaturEd is building a full resource hub that will include training registration, downloadable playbooks, certification enrollment, accreditation tools, and membership options. These will be available when NaturEd launches Summer 2026.

NaturEd guides schools through a flexible, step-by-step accreditation process, including self-assessment tools, documentation support, and expert review. The process is designed to be achievable and adaptable, not prescriptive. Every school’s pathway is customized to their context and goals.

NaturEd is an affiliate program of San Antonio Zoo, informed by the real-world success of Will Smith Zoo School, a nationally recognized nature-based learning environment. NaturEd takes what works and makes it adaptable for schools everywhere. The goal is not to replicate Will Smith Zoo School, but to help every school build a nature-based program that is uniquely their own.