Robin's Nest Nature School

Feathers found in one day of forest school

Just like that... we're back ☀️

Substitute teachers needed! Email [email protected]

The dome is getting a wooden platform!! But we need your help for the build. No expertise or experience needed. Show up any time Friday July 19th between 8 AM and 5 PM. Email [email protected] if you're able to lend a hand.

Chickweed pesto
"Now we turn toward the vast fields of Plant life. As far as the eye can see, the Plants grow, working many wonders. They sustain many life forms. With our minds gathered together, we give thanks and look forward to seeing Plant life for many generations to come." - haudenosaunee thanksgiving address

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Katie Blake is the Owner and Director of Robin’s Nest Nature School, as well as an Educator. Coming from a long line of educators, she began working with children herself at the age of thirteen. Babysitting for all of the neighborhood kids eventually led to her first job at the after school program of an elementary school. She became a full time nanny to multiple wonderful families throughout her twenties and was a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for six years. She has a social work degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has completed her nature-based teacher certification through the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools (ERAFANS). She has also completed her master naturalist certification, non violent communication, and is currently completing her 100 hour herbalist certification. She is CPR and wilderness first aid certified.
She has fond memories of her childhood exploring local caves, blueberry and strawberry picking, hiking, and traveling with her family. Her most memorable time spent in nature was in her own backyard with its beloved magnolia trees, fig trees, azaleas, wood sorrel, "roly polies," and caterpillars. As an adult her love of the natural world has led her on many cross-country adventures. She has travelled and explored throughout 46 states, living in the mountains of Asheville and the forests of southern Oregon before settling in Atlanta. The birth of her daughter in 2018 sparked her interest in alternative preschool education models, which led to her becoming a passionate advocate of the forest school movement. She founded the Smyrna/Mableton branch of Free Forest School before joining the Robin's Nest in 2019. She is dedicated to engaging with children in a meaningful way that fosters their own interests and independence and recognizes the importance of nature and unstructured play in early childhood development. She believes that children mirror the adults in their life , and she strives to always be worthy of imitation.

A busy spring week full of gardening, birthdays, amphibians, bluebirds, and muddy puddles!

Please join me in congratulating one of our newest educators who will be joining us in the fall.... an absolutely cherished member of the Robin's Nest community.. Miss Kat!!!! She will be around a lot in the coming weeks as part of her training so make sure to introduce yourself if you don't already know and love her.
Katerina is the mother of two little girls, a lover of the natural world, a talented multi-
instrumental musician, a singer song-writer, and an art teacher. She came to the U.S. from her
native Czech Republic in 1997 where she studied Performing Arts and Puppetry as well at the
History of Theater at the Art Institute of Frydlant.
She plays and teaches, guitar, ukulele, piano, flute, recorder, banjo, music theory, and
song-writing. She has taught art, music, and theater for the last twelve years at the Vinings
School of Art, as well as offering private lessons.
Katerina brings a passion for animal welfare and conservation and appreciation of the
natural world into everything she does. She is an animal rights activistwho is active in the
animal rescue community. As an immigrant, she is also very sensitive to issues confronting
immigrant communities where she has worked extensively with children. She loves to
teach English to immigrant children through the media of art and music. She emphasizes
the beauty and fun of American culture and the richness and beauty of the natural world. She
speaks several languages including her native Czech, Spanish, Russian, and English.
She spends all the time she can outdoors with her family, hiking, camping, and exploring.
She is excited to bring her talents and passions to the Robin’s Nest community and to cultivate a love of Nature in its children.

Have you been wondering what robins nest is all about? Come find out!! Tour the space and meet our educators. Come with ALL of your questions, wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty, and bring the kids!

Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. As imbolc approaches tomorrow we are already beginning to notice signs of spring! ✨🌱

Special visit from the goats of today 🐐

A little late on this but wanted to give a huge shout out and express some gratitude for these awesome robins nest dads that assembled our new shed over the break. This shed now holds all of our materials and keeps them safe from the elements. Our families have been so generous with their time and skills and we really could not do this without them!!! 🤍🤍🤍

Lately 💦✨

Open house! March 25 at 1 PM
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Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open to the public on January 4th. Email [email protected] for more info 🌱✨

Pure hearts 🤍

Stock the pantry week before and after. Thank you to the robins nest families for supporting mission to interrupt poverty in our community

Honored and grateful to be featured in Georgia magazine this month!

Learning about how plants grow while seeding our fall garden. 🌱

In full FALL mode 🍂🍁

It's good to be back in our happy place!!!

We have two open spots available for this school year! Come to our open house Saturday august 27 at 1 PM for a chance to tour, meet our teachers, and ask any questions. Email [email protected] for more info.

We have openings for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for the upcoming school year!!!!
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First attempt at natural dyes.. black walnuts. huge success!

Grab some Italian Ice today and 20% of the sales will be donated back to us! Please make sure you mention Our Giving Garden when you order!

MANY thanks to and for the educational hives and lesson plans..... this may have been the most excited I've ever seen the kids. we have some future beekeepers on our hands🥰🐝🍯✨

Spring palette ✨

Beyond grateful to have spent the afternoon with Cara from learning about foraging on the property of She is such a wealth of knowledge that I cannot wait to share with our kids and beyond. I have left each experience with her feeling energized and inspired. Check out her page to learn about her offerings including plant walks with foraged dinner at the end (🤩), camps, and botanical surveys. 💖

Joy ✨