nature study

FL

Group

Lithia Nature Play

Charlotte Mason inspired Nature Play Group - Forming Spring 2026

I'm gathering interest for a CM inspired nature play group in the Lithia, Valrico, and Riverview area or Tampa Bay. Aiming to begin in Spring 2026 (possibly earlier if there is enough interest).

The group welcomes all ages, with a focus on children in K - 6th grade. We will meet on Fridays to spend time outdoors, play, and build community.

Our weekly rhythm will include:
- Outdoor park meetups and free play
- Exposure to some of the "riches" (rotated and planned by families)
- Nature study and time in God's creation
- Occassional field trips, depending on group interest

Interested group members must agree to the following:
- Active group participation, attending at least twice per month
- Plan or host one of our meetups each semester
- No sharing our group events or adding outside members before they have been vetted, this ensures group safety and comfort, which is of utmost importance.

My sincere hope is that this group flourishes into something beyond just a play group, but a true group of friends and support. To facilitate this, I would ideally like to keep the group at a manageable size, and with familes who can commit to being consistent so we can form deep and lasting friendships.

If this resonates with you and you are in the Lithia, Valrico, Riverview area (or okay with driving to the area) please connect with me!

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Mt Holly, NC

Living Books Library

The Charlotte Finch Private Library

We are a members-only library in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Located in a private home just outside of Charlotte, members have access to our collection of over 1700 books covering a wide variety of subjects.

Our Mission is to provide families in the Charlotte, NC area with high quality reading materials to help aid their children's educations and feed their minds, regardless of where or how they are schooled.

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Oregon City, OR

Group

Oregon City Charlotte Mason Community

Oregon City Charlotte Mason (OCCM) is a community of home educators from across the Upper Willamette Valley that strive to create opportunities for the connection and fellowship of like-minded families and friends. We create purposeful outlets to come alongside one another in life and learning and culture, both for ourselves as growing educators, and for our children to find their own rich, healthy relationships.
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What we do together:
- CM Book Discussions
- Co-ops, Nature Clubs & Connecting Families
- Folk Festival
- Winter One-day Gathering
- Weekend Retreat

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Willits, CA

Group

Looking to Start a Group

Looking to start a group in the Willits/Ukiah/Lakeport area where students can have nature walks together or something simple

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Maryville, TN

Group

Living Roots Charlotte Mason Co-Op

We are a Christ-centered Charlotte Mason co-op committed to nurturing both the hearts and minds of our children through living ideas, meaningful relationships, and shared community. Rooted in Mason’s principles and the belief that children are born persons, we gather weekly to learn together, grow in character, and encourage one another in the joyful work of home education. Our group focuses on enrichment subjects such as Hymns, Folksongs, Picture Study, Poetry, Recitation, and more, all while pursuing truth, beauty, and goodness in both curriculum and community life.

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Charlotte, NC

Group

New Leaf Cooperative

New Leaf is a cooperative preschool learning community that meets Wednesday mornings in the parks and wild spaces of the greater Charlotte area. Our aim is to encourage young children and their families to connect with nature and their sense of wonder through stories, songs, exploration, and play.
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We welcome you to join us as we share our time, knowledge, and resources to create thoughtful gatherings and teachable moments.

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." —Rachel Carson

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Burien, WA

Group

Cottage Co-op

Cottage Co-op is a riches co-op for students aged 6 to 12 years old.

Our Friday meetings begin with gathering all together as families for
our folk song and hymn, announcements, and benediction.

Forms 1 & 2 enjoy time in Collective learning about a classic poet, artist,
and composer. Forms 1 & 2 also alternate weekly between nature study
or handicrafts. Both forms then end their co-op day with a game time
devoted to play, listening skills, and folk dances.

A typical Kinderleben class spends the first portion playing outside
making mud pies, rolling around in leaves, and searching for the largest
worms. We come inside to read stories and poems, recite a bible verse,
and learn new fingerplays. We might play with wooden train tracks or
clay, or practice sewing before all working together to clean up.

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Hillsboro, OR

Group

Oregon Charlotte Mason Westside

Mother's Book Club, Nature Club, and TBG Group. This group is for Christian Charlotte Mason homeschoolers, living in (or near) the Hillsboro area. Mother's book study is open to all moms, regardless of CM experience.

Nature club and TBG group is for Book Club families whose oldest child is Form 1A (3rd grade) or older. Younger siblings are welcome to participate as well.

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Kalkaska, MI

Group

Wolfsbane Classical Co-Op

We are a Charlotte Mason Co-op meeting in Kalkaska, MI once a week. Mothers have an active role in helping with the co-op. We have classes such as folk dancing, nature drawing, artist study, solfege, etc.

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Fort Mitchell, AL

Group

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Co-Op

Join us in a Charlotte Mason Co-Op where we learn together areas such as Shakespeare, Hymn, Recitation, Art lessons, and much more. Parents come together to also read the volumes of Charlotte Mason in a monthly mother culture meeting. We meet the 1, 2, and 4th Friday's of the month. There is no monetary cost. The cost is teaching a subject and reading the volumes with us.

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