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JOIN US AS WE BUILD A FOREST SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF Central and EASTERN KENTUCKY in THE FOOTHILLS OF THE APPALACHIANS!

Since the beginning, we have believed that nature is for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. We have committed to reserving seats in every single class and program for financial aid and scholarship students, while still ensuring that our class prices are some of the most affordable in the country for nature programming. Additionally, we recognize that cost isn’t the only barrier to entry, often coming up with creative solutions to get those with the most need out into nature. This can include helping with transportation via carpooling and ridesharing, maintaining a lending library of outdoor weather gear, and other supports for our families—some of whom find Red Oaks as their first exposure to the great outdoors.  This is made possible through the support of generous donors like you, countless volunteer hours, and our never ending efforts at fundraising and grant development. Your donation allows us to maintain our commitments to our scholarship families, ensuring their continued participation in our programming as long as they are in need.

Red Oaks Center for Nature and the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes. Our EIN is 82-2119872.

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Become a member today!

By subscribing as a Red Oaks member, you help us provide access to programming for families that need it most. We currently support 1/3 of our students with financial aid and scholarships and our goal is to be able to provide access to our programming for anyone who needs it. This support also helps us address the many barriers to nature-based education, exploration, and play outside of financial barriers. By helping us grow in this way, you are advocating that all people need access to nature and the mental and physical healing benefits that come with it.

subscription BENEFITS

Starting at just $5/month gets you access to the following benefits:

• Quarterly newsletter with updates and stories from our programs

• Access to our members only Facebook group and programming

• Early registration and discounts on our programs and merchandise

• Member Club sticker to show your support

• All the good feels for helping us continue our work to support families in need and increase access to nature-based programming!
  

Sponsor a child

Help us bring our programming to kids in need. All donations go directly to offering spots to underserved kids in one of our programs and giving the physical and mental healing benefits of time spent in nature to the most underserved kids in one of the most economically depressed areas in the country.

Volunteer

Donate with your time! Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the work Red Oaks is doing. We have many ways to volunteer to meet many scheduling needs. Your time is so valuable and we very much appreciate this gift. We especially need grant writers, wilderness first aid trainers, teachers, and teaching assistants. Email us at info@redoaksforestschool.org to learn more.

kroger community rewards

If you shop at Kroger, you can now support Red Oaks by clicking here to have percentage of your purchases donated to us!

shop for us

We have created a wishlist of items we need each semester along with some extra special dreamy items. If you are shopping and want to support us with needed items, we welcome you to shop off this list.