We understand that starting a new educational journey can feel overwhelming, so we have designed our enrollment process to be as straightforward and accessible as possible for all community members. To begin, you can visit our “Enrollment” portal on our website, where you can browse our current program offerings, filtered by age group, interest area, and schedule. Once you have identified the right program for your needs, you can complete our secure online application form, which takes about ten minutes to finish. After submission, a member of our community outreach team will reach out to you within two business days to confirm your spot and provide you with a welcome packet containing all the necessary details. If you are unsure which program is the best fit, we are always available for personal consultations via phone or video call to discuss your family’s unique goals and individual needs.

Safety is our absolute top priority at Angel Conservation, and we maintain rigorous protocols to ensure the well-being of every participant during our outdoor and field operations. All of our lead educators and field coordinators are fully trained in first aid and wilderness safety, and we maintain low student-to-teacher ratios to ensure that every participant receives constant supervision. Before any field activity begins, our team conducts a thorough safety sweep of the area to identify and mitigate any potential risks, and we always carry comprehensive first-aid kits and emergency communication devices. We also work closely with local authorities to stay updated on weather conditions and environmental safety alerts, and we have established clear evacuation and emergency procedures for every site we use. By creating a secure and highly monitored environment, we allow our participants to focus entirely on the joy of discovery and learning without any unnecessary concerns.

Our educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that the most profound learning happens through direct, hands-on inquiry and a deep emotional connection with the natural world. We have developed a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous environmental science with creative exploration, encouraging students to ask their own questions and find their own answers through observation. We emphasize a “whole-child” approach, recognizing that intellectual growth must be supported by social and emotional development, and we use nature as a backdrop for building resilience and empathy. By aligning our programs with state standards while providing a much more immersive experience than a traditional classroom, we ensure that our students develop a sophisticated and lasting understanding of ecology. Our goal is not just to teach facts, but to foster a lifelong mindset of stewardship and a deep sense of belonging within the earth’s complex ecosystems.

We believe that nutrition is an essential component of a healthy learning environment, and we strive to provide snacks that reflect our commitment to sustainability and local health. For our full-day programs, we encourage families to provide a healthy, sustainable, and nut-free lunch that can be easily eaten outdoors, while we provide nutritious mid-day snacks that emphasize local, organic produce. We are fully equipped to accommodate a wide variety of dietary restrictions and allergies, and we ask that parents provide detailed information during the enrollment process so we can ensure a safe and inclusive eating environment for everyone. Our staff is trained in food safety and allergy awareness, and we maintain a strictly nut-free environment in all of our classrooms and field sites. By teaching children about the sources of their food and the benefits of eating locally, we help them develop a more holistic understanding of how their daily choices impact both their own health and the health of the planet.

We believe that environmental stewardship is most effective when it is a shared family value, and we offer many opportunities for parents and family members to get deeply involved in our mission. Parents can volunteer for our community restoration days, join our family workshops to learn alongside their children, or serve as mentors for our youth programs if they have specific expertise to share. We also have a very active parent advisory committee that helps us shape our programs and organize our annual community festivals, ensuring that our organization remains responsive to the needs of the families we serve. For those with busy schedules, even small contributions like sharing our mission on social media or participating in our native plant sales make a significant difference. By fostering a high level of family involvement, we create a strong, connected network of advocates who are committed to creating a sustainable and green future for all our children.