Education
Community
Stewardship
Our Mission
The Wild Classroom Project inspires the next generation of community-rooted, ecologically aware leaders with our program of regionally-specific living classrooms and Whole Community Curriculum, taught by our trained educators.
Centered on compassion, agency, and stewardship, we empower students to engage with and tend to the natural world, connect with their own histories and identities, and take meaningful action toward a healthier, more vibrant future for all our communities.
“The efficacy and importance of David’s classes cannot be overstated.
Students gain not only knowledge of gardening practices but also valuable lessons in environmental responsibility, teamwork, and the interconnectedness of natural systems. These experiences enrich their academic learning while cultivating a sense of care and respect for the world around them.”
Principal Elliott Cruzata, Toland Way Elementary School
Our Story
The Wild Classroom Project is the brainchild of David Newsom, who converted his own sterile yard into a refuge for the butterflies, birds and bees of his region in 2015. Since then, David has helped to convert countless lawns into habitat through his Wild Yards Project and speaks publicly on the profound value of this essential (and absurdly gratifying) work.
Grow Your Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom Project is accepting inquiries for schools across Los Angeles.
