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I Love the Earth Nature Camp! J’aime la nature!
Join us for I love the Earth Nature Camp! J’aime la nature! Hosted by Miss Jessica Little Naturalist French Immersion Summer camp Week 1...
Mangrove 5th/6th Graders Take Home Top Prizes In Suncoast Science Center RC Car Custom Open!
Congratulations to both teams, “Team Garbage” and “Team Spanky” for their impressive showing in the 3rd annual Custom Car...
Mangrove Update, March 14th, 2018
The earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Announcements: Congratulations to 5th/6th Grade students Owen, Ethan, Andre, Viveka and Grace...
Join Us For Our Festival of May Celebration, Friday, May 4th, 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Mangrove School of Sarasota will once again celebrate the tradition of May Day, this time with a Florida twist! In ancient traditions, the lovely...
Be The One! 2018 Giving Challenge – May 1st through May 2nd NOON to NOON
What is the Giving Challenge? The Giving Challenge is a 24 hour online fundraising opportunity for non-profits in our community. All donations...
We Welcome You To Come Craft With us, Saturday, April 14th, 10-12 pm
Open to all! Come make a Dream Catcher! All ages welcome – all activities are designed to appeal to a wide variety of ages – older children can...
Thank YOU! Mermaid Faire 2018!
We are so grateful for the incredible support for our 2018 Mermaid Faire! Thank you to sponsors – Veronica Fish and Oyster, Michelle Roy, LMT,...
Come Craft With Us, Valentine’s Wreaths, Saturday, February 10th, 10-12 pm
Open to all! Come make a sweet Valentines Wreath! All ages welcome – all activities are designed to appeal to a wide variety of ages – older...
Mangrove Update, January 16th, 2018
One kind word can warm three winter months. ~ Japanese Proverb Thank YOU! All of you! We are so grateful for the many gifts our community...
We Welcome You To Our Mermaid Faire, Saturday, January 27th, 2 pm – 6 pm
Please join us in celebrating the magic and wonder of childhood at our annual Mermaid Faire. Enjoy an enchanting day for the whole family, with...
Our Programs
Meadowlark Nursery
(Waitlisted) A sweet, gentle, first group experience for students age 3 by May 1st
Owlets Mixed Age Kindergarten
For students age 4 by May 1st for a one year program, 4 by September 1st for a 2 year program
Bluebird Kindergarten
Offering authentic experiences of play and time in nature for ages 5 and 6.
Grades Overview
1st through 8th Grade
First Grade
Age 7
Second Grade
Age 8
Third Grade
The turning point of childhood, age 9
Fourth/Fifth Grade
Ages 10-11
Sixth Grade
Age 12
Seventh / Eighth Grade
Ages 13 and 14
Forest Friday
Our flagship nature program for K-8
Enrollment for Homeschoolers
Part time opportunities for school aged children
Extended Care
For EC and Grades students
Specialty Subjects
Inspiring Children - Head, Heart, and Hands