Grand Opening of our new Montessori Nature Center

May 25, 2023

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our Greenspring Nature Center! Come take a peek and meet some of our critters during our Spring Showcase on Friday, June 2nd from 3:00-5:00pm.

We created the Nature Center as an extension of our outdoor learning environments. The Nature Center will allow students to develop a broad understanding of nature, encourage a sense of respect and stewardship for the natural world, and care for all the inhabitants of the center. This nature-based space will offer a dynamic learning space for our students to meaningfully engage with life and the natural world.

“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.”

– Dr. Maria Montessori

Meet a few of our residents in the Nature Center

Daisy

Daisy is a lionhead rabbit from the Carroll County Humane Society.

Barry & Lola

Barry and Lola are parakeets who came from a private owner who could no longer care for them.

Ivan

Ivan is a Russian Tortoise from a private owner who could no longer care for him.

Some of our other animals include Khalessi, a bearded dragon, and Oreo, a Guinea pig, as well as oscar fish, guppies, and beta fish. 

Stop by and visit the Nature Center soon!

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