Class Ages 5–11 Fall 2026
Animal and Soil Field Studies at Woodside NorCal (Fall 2026)
Woodside NorCal (W-NC) · 2026 Fall · Wed 10:00am–1:00pm · 09/02–12/16/2026.
- When
- Wed 10:00am-1:00pm
- Where
- So-Cal Main Site
- Cost
- $1,040
17 spots left
Explore · Create · Connect · Grow
Reviving our role as stewards through community building.
A faith-rooted environmental community connecting people with the natural world through outdoor, hands-on, get-muddy learning. Everyone is welcome, from the two-year-old naturalist to the tenured retiree.
In the wild right now
The hills turn green with first rains✦Monarchs overwinter on the coast✦Toyon berries ripen red✦Newts on the move after dark · Dec – Feb
In the wild right now
California poppies open with the sun✦Ceanothus in blue bloom✦Lupine along the trails✦Swallowtails on the wing · Mar – May
In the wild right now
The hills turn gold✦Buckwheat in cream bloom✦Quail chicks cross the trails✦Sticky monkeyflower holds the heat · Jun – Aug
In the wild right now
Acorns drop from the coast live oaks✦Sycamores turn gold in the canyons✦Raptors ride the ridgelines south✦First rains wake the moss · Sep – Nov
Faith-rooted · open to all families • Charter-school funding welcome • Always something growing • 
Always something growing
Happening soon
Classes, camps, hikes, and community events, all in one place. You never have to wonder what's going on.
Class Ages 5–6 Fall 2026
Emerald Owl KG (Fall 2026)
OCP · 2026 Fall · Mon & Wed 10:00am–2:00pm · 08/31–12/18/2026.
- When
- Mon/Wed 10:00am-2:00pm
- Where
- So-Cal Main Site
- Cost
- $1,650
20 spots left
Class Ages 5–6 Spring 2027
Emerald Owl KG - Nature, play-based, KG Program - Wednesday (Spring 2027)
Emerald Owl KG: A Fun Outdoor Learning Adventure! - One Day Option Welcome to a special kindergarten where learning happens outside! At Emerald Owl KG, little explorers discover nature through play and hands-on fun while building important early learning skills. We go on exciting hikes, dig in the garden, watch animals, and explore different habitats. Through these adventures, children also develop strong foundations in reading, writing, and math. They practice letters and sounds, count and sort objects, and listen to fun stories that spark their imagination. Science comes to life as they observe weather, explore plants, and learn about the world around them. Through playful activities, children also build problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence. Our program helps kids make friends, grow strong, and develop a love for learning in the great outdoors. Come join us for a magical adventure in nature!
- When
- Wed 10:00am-2:00pm
- Where
- Oak Canyon Park
- Cost
- $950
24 spots left
Built for every age
Find what fits your family
Two simple paths
Two easy ways to join
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Ongoing students enroll through our registration system, where you can manage classes for the whole family all year. We'll walk you through it step by step.
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Genuine learning through stewardship & service
Explore
Trails, tide pools, deserts and forests, real places, real wonder.
Create
Art, nature journaling, and making with our hands.
Connect
A community of families rooted in care for one another and the earth.
Grow
Genuine learning through acts of stewardship and service.
1,200+
students served
40+
programs a year
6
sites across California
A living community
Find your House
Every student belongs to one of our four Houses and earns points all year toward the House Cup. Which one are you?
Rooted in California, growing beyond
Stewardship that reaches across the country
Our classes and camps are based in California, but our mission isn't bound by it. The Green Masjid Initiative, our educational resources, and our trainings reach communities across the country. It's part of our longer work to help build a lasting Muslim environmental movement.
- 🕌 Any masjid, anywhere
The Green Masjid toolkit works for communities across the U.S.
- 📚 Open resources
Our learning library is free for educators and families everywhere.
- 🌱 Trainings & chapters
Interested in bringing AWI to your area? We'd love to talk.
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Many of our families homeschool and pay with charter funds.
We accept purchase orders from most California charter schools. Submit a PO and you are only charged out-of-pocket if it does not arrive by the deadline.