Goldfinch Nature School Community

Welcome to Goldfinch Nature School Community

We believe in doing school differently.

What started as a nature-based microschool has grown and shifted into a community space for people to learn how to build their own nature-based microschool, and how to incorporate nature and creativity into their curriculums.

We firmly believe there is room for flexibility, inclusivity, arts, curiosity, nature, imagination, adventure, and JOY to be embedded in curriculum and education.

Learning can and should include time in nature for children young and grown. Come be inspired and empowered, and discover how to create the educational environment you have been dreaming about for your own learners.

Rooted in nature, grounded in academics.

Get small, nimble and focused. Whether you are homeschooling or microschooling, you are empowered to create the educational experience you desire.

Create secular curriculums based in academics and science, filled with art and nature.

Learning in and about our natural environment is better for our physical and mental health.

Let’s inspire the next generation of artists and scientists!

Goldfinch is currently not enrolling students.

Please follow us on Instagram for nature school ideas and inspiration. If you have questions or would like to know how start a homeschool-hybrid pod, or microschool of your own, please reach out!

Trying something new for gym class! We joined the Bangers&Dinks homeschool pickle ball class, and it’s a blast. They still have room in their ages 8-12 class, Wed 1-2 if anyone is interested! Also, they have the sweetest shop dog named Jole

If you are homeschooling your 3rd-5th grader this year and looking for help with core curriculum and student community in a nature-filled setting - inquire about our 3-day homeschool hybrid offerings for fall. 🌳🍁🍂🪴📚

First day of school for 2024-2025 is on the books! We welcomed back our 3rd-5th graders, and welcomed our new teacher, Miss Sarah! We spent the morning getting to know each other while swinging in the hammocks, eating homemade gluten-free donuts, and

We are busy getting our outdoor areas ready for the start of school! This year looks a little different, but so much remains the same, most importantly: Hammock Village. Our most loved reading and learning area. We can’t wait to get it all up a

August. We are deep in the throes of late and verdant summer. Slow days of reading, daydreaming, popsicles and playdates. We aren’t in any rush.

And in the spirit of slowing down, we are moving into Fall term this year with intention and thou

“Said the river: imagine everything you can imagine, then keep on going.” -Mary Oliver

We’re evolving for next year! We are spending this early summer imagining everything we can, and then we’ll keep on going :)

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As a small-but-mighty microschool, we can do a lot of things, but not all! One of those things is a big school play. Arts, music and drama are very important to us at Goldfinch as part of a well-rounded education. Thankfully, Richmond is rich with op

So proud of our 4th grade student. We have worked on math anxiety all year, and now-you’d never know it! With gentle teaching, an environment that encourages making mistakes and progress over perfection, and small class sizes (4 students this y