Hearty Roots is busy getting “kids off the grid and into their hearts.” Won’t you join us? This fall, Hearty Roots will resume its Outing Club for young adventurers. Each week, Outing Club participants meet at a local trail in small groups to bike, hike, practice outdoor skills and—in true Hearty Roots style—reflect on their experiences in their journals. These immersive programs help clubbers connect with themselves, their peers and the natural beauty of our wild world.

And because Hearty Roots knows self-esteem building and reflection can sometimes be hard to do in a group, we offer Taproot Adventures, a one-on-one experience for kiddos challenged by emotional regulation and deepened friendships. This stepping stone program is designed to prepare participants for positive inclusion in Outing Club and beyond. Kids can work on social-emotional skill development and mindfulness activities while adventuring outdoors for nature-based learning. Taproots Adventures begin soon so give us a shout!

Want more? We’ve got it! Join Hearty Rooters for one of our monthly pop-up camps to explore your inner grit and our local lands. Our first fall pop-up is planned for Nov. 11. Fun, friends and fall colors … it’s all waiting for you! And be on the lookout for details about our Damariscotta-based Outing Club for kids. We’ve launched this Leave No Trace-themed Outing Club for 5th and 6th graders at Edgecomb Eddy and are ready to expand.

We can’t wait to hike beside you on your journey. Head on over to heartyroots.org or email Haley at haley@heartyroots.org for more information.