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About Us

What is NaturEd

NaturEd helps schools and educators build meaningful nature-based learning environments through professional development, consulting, teacher certification, and school accreditation support, modeled after the success of Will Smith Zoo School and backed by San Antonio Zoo.

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Supporting Every Stage of Your Nature-Based Learning Journey

  • Training Registration

    Register for upcoming professional development workshops, immersive training days, and educator institutes.

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  • Downloadable Playbooks

    Access practical, field-tested playbooks for operations, curriculum design, risk management, and family engagement.

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  • Certification Enrollment

    Enroll in the NaturEd Teacher Certification program and begin your flexible pathway to formal recognition.

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  • Membership & Network

    Join the NaturEd network for ongoing access to resources, community, research, and advocacy support.

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  • Accreditation Tools

    Access self-assessment rubrics, documentation templates, and guided tools to prepare for school accreditation.

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  • Research & Advocacy

    Explore curated research, policy briefs, and advocacy resources to champion nature-based education in your community.

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Proven Approach

Every component of NaturEd is informed by the real-world success of Will Smith Zoo School — a nationally recognized nature-based learning environment operated by San Antonio Zoo. NaturEd takes what works and makes it adaptable for schools everywhere.

  • Grounded in real school operations
  • Developed with practicing educators
  • Supported by San Antonio Zoo’s education mission
  • Outcomes-focused & research-informed

Launching Summer 2026

NaturEd is Launching Soon

NaturEd officially launches Summer 2026. Join the interest list now for early access, launch updates, and partnership opportunities.

Our services

What We Offer

NaturEd provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to support every stage of your nature-based learning journey — customized to your school’s context, goals, and pace.

  • Playbook Facilitation & Operations

    Program Design | Curriculum | Leadership

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  • Research, Advocacy & Community

    Research | Advocacy | Network

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  • Nature-Based Teacher Certification

    Certification | Pedagogy | Recognition

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  • School Accreditation Support

    Accreditation | Documentation | Review

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  • Consulting

    Program Design | Curriculum | Leadership

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  • Professional Development

    Workshops | Training Days | Ongoing Learning

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Evidence

Why Nature-Based Education?

The research is clear. Nature-based teaching practices produce measurable benefits for children, educators, schools, and communities alike.

  • For Children

    • Improved attention, focus, and self-regulation
    • Stronger social-emotional development
    • Greater curiosity, creativity, and resilience
    • Deeper connection to the natural world
    • Reduced stress and anxiety

  • For Children

    • Improved attention, focus, and self-regulation
    • Stronger social-emotional development
    • Greater curiosity, creativity, and resilience
    • Deeper connection to the natural world
    • Reduced stress and anxiety

  • For Children

    • Improved attention, focus, and self-regulation
    • Stronger social-emotional development
    • Greater curiosity, creativity, and resilience
    • Deeper connection to the natural world
    • Reduced stress and anxiety

Nature at the heart of it all – Accredited – NaturEd

A Clear Path to Accreditation

NaturEd provides a flexible pathway to accreditation for nature-based learning environments, supporting schools through self-assessment, documentation, and review every step of the way. Alongside school accreditation, teacher certification recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in nature-based teaching practices.

Ready to grow your nature-based program?

Join a nature-based learning community with guidance rooted in reflection, relationship, and place.