Learning through adventure, connection, and shared experiences.

At Wild Roots, our “classroom” has no walls — it’s the world around us. Our Field Trips & Events invite families to explore, discover, and celebrate together in meaningful ways. Each outing and gathering is designed to build connection — with nature, with our community, and with one another.

Open to all full and associate members, our field trips take us everywhere — from local farms and museums to forests, lakes, and historical sites. We come together as a group to experience hands-on, real-world learning that sparks curiosity and wonder. No two adventures are ever the same!

Alongside our field trips, we also host a variety of events, celebrations, and resource gatherings throughout the year — chances to pause, connect, and share what we’ve learned along the way. From family nights and moms’ nights to curriculum swaps and community outreach, these moments remind us that Wild Roots is about more than learning — it’s about belonging and lifting each other up.

Here's our favorite past field trips:

• Strawberry Picking
• Goat Walking & Education
• Conner Prairie
• Radke Apple Orchard
• Behind the Badge: Valparaiso Police Station
• La Porte Airport Tour
• Firehouse Tour
• Coulter's Pumpkin Patch
• La Porte Historical Museum
• Dinosaur Museum
• Chocolate Factory Tour

We've also had some great family events:

• Indiana Beach Family Day
• Family Padding at Potato Creek
• Night Hike & Bonfire
• Railcats Baseball Game
• Kayaking & Camping at Turkey Run
• Mom's Backpacking Weekend
• Caroling at Silver Birch Assisted Living

Even some wonderful resource events: 

• Resource & Curriculum Share
• Resource Fair

Whether we’re learning from local experts, exploring a new place, or simply gathering to laugh and connect, our field trips and events help keep the Wild Roots spirit growing strong — rooted in community, curiosity, and joy.