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Mindfully Educated

Intentional homeschooling. Thoughtful curriculum. Learning rooted outdoors.

Explore thoughtful homeschooling, nature-based learning, and meaningful education rooted in real life.

Mindfully Educated Outdoor Program

A structured outdoor homeschool program for ages 6-9.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30-1:30
Language, vocabulary, Wild Math, reading, and outdoor exploration
Designed for homeschool families seeking structure, independence, and nature-based learning

Our 2026-2027 session is now full. Please reach out to be added to our wait list or to reserve a spot in our 2027-2028 session. We can be reached at mindfullyeducatedmn@gmail.com

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I’m Lorena, a homeschooling mother of three, nature-based educator, and founder of Oak Ridge Nature School. My journey began with creating outdoor learning spaces for young children, but over time, my own homeschooling experience led me to imagine something more for older learners.

Mindfully Educated grew out of that vision.

It brings together my work at Oak Ridge Nature School, my experience as a homeschool parent, and my interest in thoughtful curriculum design. Through Mindfully Educated, I create outdoor learning experiences that blend academics, independence, movement, and nature-based exploration for homeschool children.

At the heart of both Oak Ridge and Mindfully Educated is the same belief: children learn deeply when they are given structure, real experiences, and the freedom to engage with the world around them.