Explore · Create · Connect · Grow
A faith-rooted environmental community connecting people with the natural world through outdoor, hands-on, get-muddy learning — for the two-year-old naturalist to the tenured retiree.
Always something growing
Classes, camps, hikes and community events — all in one place, so you never have to wonder what's going on.
A nature-based preschool and kindergarten where young children learn through wonder, movement, and the rhythms of the outdoors.
Discover the 99 Names of Allah through nature. Campers experience adventure through the lens of understanding their role as stewards of the earth.
A parent-and-child nature class for our youngest naturalists — stories, crafts, and hands-on play that build a love of the outdoors and family bonds.
A welcoming, family-friendly community hike open to everyone — come meet the AWI community out on the trail.
Core academic standards taught through stewardship — where grades 1–5 learn science, art, and social studies by caring for the land.
Interest-led clubs — from nature journaling and scavenger hunts to young naturalist circles — where kids go deep on what they love, together.
Built for every age
No confusion, no friction
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.
How enrollment works →Just coming for a camp or a community hike? Register as a guest and pay in seconds — no account, no hassle.
Browse drop-in events →Our get-muddy philosophy
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.
2019
Founded under an elderberry tree
2–99
Ages served, naturalist to retiree
$5,000+
In scholarships funded since 2020
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit · AEOE member
A living community
Every student belongs to one of our four Houses — earning points all year toward the coveted House Cup. Which one are you?
Rooted in California, growing beyond
Our classes and camps are based in California — but our mission isn't bound by it. AWI's Green Masjid Initiative, our educational resources, and our trainings support communities nationwide — part of our deeper work helping build a lasting Muslim environmental movement.
The Green Masjid toolkit works for communities across the U.S.
Our learning library is free for educators and families everywhere.
Interested in bringing AWI to your area? We'd love to talk.
Straight from the trail
We post our most up-to-date happenings on Instagram — new classes, camp days, hikes, and muddy smiles.
We've made it simple. See exactly which programs accept charter funding, how the PO process works, deadlines, and payment plans — all on one page.
