
Forest School with Muddy Boots
We are Des Moines / West Central Iowa's leading fully outdoor forest school
Currently enrolling children ages 2yr9mos-6
Current Location
Wednesdays/Fridays 9:30-12:00 at Walnut Woods in West Des Moines
Fall 2023 Locations
Mornings from 9:30-12:00
Mondays at Keuhn Conservation in Earlham
Tuesdays/Thursdays at Water Works Park in Des Moines
Wednesdays/Fridays at Walnut Woods in West Des Moines
What is Forest School?
Forest school is an educational model that is child-centered, providing opportunities for personal growth and risk taking, developing confidence and self-esteem in learners through play and exploration in a natural setting.


Enrollment Options
One time registration fee: $50
Monthly tuition:
$245 for 2x week class
Walnut Woods and Water Works locations
Please email us if interested in 1x a week at a Des Moines site.
$100 for 1x week class
Keuhn Conservation location only
Drop-in class: $30 depending on availability
Registration for drop-in is below.
Scroll below to register for spring drop-in dates and 2023/2024 school year through Sawyer
Parent Handbook
