Nurturing The Whole Person
Through The Art Of Living
Madison County, NC

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Lighthouse Community Project
at Woodson Branch Nature School is supporting the healing process, creating a safe space for the children in Madison County and surrounding areas while the community rebuilds. Want to help? Reach out to join as a volunteer or become a supporter!

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Another initiative that we have created, was transforming our annual Appalachian Heritage Festival

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Woodson Branch Nature School

An Independent, Nonprofit,
Nature-Based
K-8 School

located in the Appalachian Mountains
of Madison County, NC

Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Farm School * Nature School

Experiential Learning, mostly outdoors
Meeting students right where they are
Shuttle pick up locations!

MISSION

OUR

to empower communities with skills in preparedness through experiential nature-based education to fortify global balance

VISION

IT IS OUR

to provide our students with an authentic, well-rounded education intended to foster the confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills they will need to be successful in their greater communities.

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01 CORE VALUES

CONNECT WITH NATURE

We believe that a nature-based, arts-oriented education is the most effective form of education, as it is truly the most natural essence of learning there is.

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HANDS-ON LEARNING

ARTS-ORIENTED EXPERIENCES

We believe that hands-on learning in nature builds confidence, self-awareness, individual, and collective responsibility.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR COMMUNITY IS SAYING

My daughter comes home every day with stories of her outdoor adventures and the fun she has exploring the forest with her teachers and friends. She is more engaged and excited to learn as her teachers support her academic growth through hands-on, meaningful projects. There is no doubt that she has developed a greater sense of independence and confidence since attending Woodson Branch... we are so grateful she has this opportunity!