The Grove Membership

Consulting, professional development, & reference library for nature-based educators

Become the empowered early childhood educator you’ve always wanted to be!

 

Does any of this sound familiar…

→ You value the idea of nature-based teaching and learning, but don’t know where to start

→ You have a nature-based program, but it’s not going as well as you’d like or you’re looking for ways to grow and improve

→ You have no time to wade through the seemingly endless information about children and nature to improve your teaching and/or coach your team

→ You have a limited budget and yet want professional growth by connecting with other like-minded professionals

Well, imagine if…

…you had an easy-to-follow approach and professional guidance to improve your nature-based teaching. And you didn’t have to waste any time or effort on costly mistakes that hold you back in the classroom?!

The step-by-step journeys, courses, library of resources, and access to Dr. Rachel Larimore’s guidance will ensure you feel empowered and relaxed to have the impact you want to make with your program.

We support educators serving children in the early years (ages 0-8) whether they work with infants and toddlers, PreK, or K-3. 

Move the needle toward your nature-based early education goals

The Grove membership includes:

✔️ Step-by-step guide for integrating nature into the early childhood classroom to avoid costly mistakes and time-wasters

✔️ Deep dives into nature-based teaching and operations through regular live Focused Call presentations (think “webinar”) & self-paced mini-courses to continue to reflect on and refine practice

✔️ Tailored, confidential support from Dr. Rachel Larimore through 1-on-1 conversations, monthly drop-in community conversations & monthly calls specific to family providers!

✔️ A library of downloadable documents such as articles, workbooks, & templates to focus your efforts and save you time

✔️ A private, members only podcast featuring the audio only versions of focused calls, conversations with colleagues & guest contributor presentations

✔️ Exclusive Resources & Perks (because who doesn’t like a good coupon?!)

✔️ Downloadable certificates so you get credit for your professional learning

✔️ Conversations with and presentations by a variety of guest experts in nature-based education including: Amy Butler, Outside OT (Nicole Gordon & Lis Duckworth), Dr. Claire Warden, Bridget Butler the BirdDiva, and Harriet Hart

Want to share The Grove with your administrators? Click here to swipe the copy of a letter to send them!

What people are saying

  • "I love having a safe place to throw out ideas, questions, barriers, etc. and knowing that a like-minded sounding board can give valuable and helpful input."

    — Madison Powell, Chippewa Nature Center’s Nature Preschool

  • "I really like the discussions with other nature center directors and staff, as well as the discussions with Rachel."

    — Melissa Reid, Elachee Nature Academy

  • "I love having connection and access to really great support, knowledge and resources. I also appreciate Rachel's thoughtful, detailed responses and willingness to make herself available."

    — Robin Criscuolo, Robin’s Nest

  • "I love all the information! It's fantastic!"

    — Grove Member

Get instant access to The Grove

If you’re ready to join The Grove to take your nature-based program to the next level, choose your payment option below.

Pay Monthly

$27

Recurring payment—cancel anytime

Pay Annually

$270

BEST Value: Save $54 with this subscription!

Interested in organizational memberships for 3 or more staff? We’ve got you covered! Click here to see organizational options.

Rachel Larimore, nature based early childhood education expert

Meet The Grove host

The Grove is hosted by Samara’s founder and Chief Visionary—Rachel Larimore, Ph.D.

Rachel is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author. Her work focuses on the intentional integration of nature to support young children’s holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool, Evaluating Natureness, and Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning.

Click here to learn even more about Rachel

A peek at the Member’s Dashboard…

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Email Dr. Rachel Larimore, host of The Grove, at hello@corporatefilmfest.com and she will personally answer any other questions or concerns you may have!

Get instant access to The Grove

If you’re ready to join The Grove to take your nature-based program to the next level, choose your payment option below.

Pay Monthly

$27

Recurring payment—cancel anytime

Pay Annually

$270

BEST Value: Save $54 with this subscription!

Interested in organizational memberships for 3 or more staff? We’ve got you covered! Click here to see organizational options.

What people are saying

  • "I really like that the site is very easy to use! The Grove has a wonderful, clear mission that is very supportive."

    — Stephany Cecil, Hawksview Gardens

  • "I love that Rachel is ALWAYS there to answer questions and give advice. It's like having our very own nature-based consultant!"

    — Monica Shire, University of Delaware Lab School

  • " I really like the community aspect. It’s also easy access to all the resources."

    — Grove Member

Get instant access to The Grove

If you’re ready to join The Grove to take your nature-based program to the next level, choose your payment option below.

Pay Monthly

$27

Recurring payment—cancel anytime

Pay Annually

$270

BEST Value: Save $54 with this subscription!

Interested in organizational memberships for 3 or more staff? We’ve got you covered! Click here to see organizational options.