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Welcome to Friends of the Forest
INC.

A non-profit providing a haven of learning for children from birth to fifth grade located in central Arkansas

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About Us

Since I founded Good Earth Learning Center more than 10 years ago, it has been my dream to be inclusive of every child who wants to be part of our nature learning environment. This nonprofit allows us to provide a haven of learning for children, from birth to fifth grade, who would thrive in our forest environment but need financial assistance.

    Good Earth is already growing! We’re building a second location to accommodate the growing school family and meet the demand for outdoor learning. Situated on 20 acres of forest land to explore, the new school is a modern 3,600 square-foot building designed for children to observe scenic views and wildlife and connect with nature. 

    The second school location is on track to open in the late spring, but we need your help to finish strong! Our goal is to raise $100,000 for final construction costs, furnishings and new learning materials and supplies. 

    Every day, there are approximately seven kids whose parents reach out to me about a space for their child in this safe, nurturing environment. Your generous donation will ensure the kids who are waiting to join Good Earth Learning Center can begin attending our unique forest school as soon as possible. 

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 Visit our schools website 

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Support our mission

Your donation helps us be inclusive of all children no matter their ability to pay. 

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New Forest School Build

Our new elementary school in Cabot, AR

Good Earth is already growing! We’re building a second location in Cabot to accommodate the growing school family and meet the demand for outdoor learning. Situated on 20 acres of forest land to explore, the new school is a modern 3,600 square-foot building designed for children to observe scenic views and wildlife and connect with nature. 

Learning in nature

Hands-on Education

Good Earth Learning Center provides an educational opportunity for forest learning with developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on connecting with nature and play. We follow a forest kindergarten model, student led and project based with most of our learning time spent outdoors immersed in nature. 

Donate

Support our mission to provide nature-based education for all who need

Recently, our school family celebrated a major milestone: We have received IRS approval to accept donations for our nonprofit, Friends of the Forest! 

The second school location is on track to open in the late spring, but we need help from the community to finish strong! Our goal is to raise $100,000 for final construction costs, furnishings and new learning materials and supplies. 

Watch us Grow!

Thank You

to our donors!

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Donor #1

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Paige Weaver

"My 4th and 5th graders STILL talk about GELC! It was our home away from home." 

Brittany Best Highfill

"I couldn't say enough great things about you all!! I don't know what we would do without this place :) <3 Lilly is thriving and loves it so much! We appreciate all you do for these kids." 

Kelly Cirks Zoller

"Best place ever!!! I will forever be grateful that Noelle was able to attend this amazing place from the beginning!!" 

Where to Find Us

Good Earth Learning Center is committed to providing excellent learning experiences for children and families. With owners on-site parents will feel secure knowing their children are loved and well taken care of. All staff at Good Earth Learning Center are CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. Staff are continually involved in on-going education to stay current on best practices and to bring fun, new, innovative ideas into the classroom. Good Earth Learning Center is Better Beginnings certified and is licensed by the state.

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