Giving Seeds of Legacy
Help us plant permanent roots for generations of nature-based learners.
Sugar Maple Nature School has an exciting opportunity to purchase the building we currently lease, turning a temporary space into a permanent home. Owning the building means we can redirect critical resources toward expanding the number of students we serve, enhancing our outdoor learning spaces, and investing in innovative, nature-based programming. This moment isn’t just about buying a building—it’s about securing the future of our mission and creating a stable foundation for generations of curious, connected learners. With your support, we can plant the seeds of a lasting legacy.
Classrooms Without Walls, Lessons Without Limits
Nature-Based Learning that Boosts Academic & Well-Being Outcomes
Sugar Maple follows a nature- and forest-school inspired model rooted in research evidence. Nature-based learning has been shown to improve student engagement, attention, academic performance, physical health, and emotional well-being through hands‑on outdoor education.
Strong Academic Performance & Equity
Despite being a small, tuition-free charter school serving diverse learners, Sugar Maple Nature School consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized tests—achieving 100% proficiency in 4th grade Science scores and strong proficiency in Math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies.
Experiential, Community-Engaged STEM & Environmental Education
Students at Sugar Maple excel in real-world STEM challenges that emphasize environmental stewardship and practical innovation. For example, their KidWind wind turbine and solar design teams have earned state-first place honors and advanced to international competitions, reflecting the school’s dedication to hands‑on projects and leadership.
Sugar Maple Nature School is a powerful choice for families seeking innovative, impactful education.
Your Gift Plants a Legacy
- Help us purchase our building
- Support future classroom expansion
- Lay the foundation for our outdoor learning lab
- Give students a sense of belonging and stability
We Need Your Help Today!
Your donation will include your name listed in our annual report, your name hung on our “Giving Tree” installation, personalized gift from our students, and in invite to our “Take Root Day” celebration and recognition ceremony.
Seed Planters
Gifts up to $999
- Name on a laminated leaf on our Giving Tree
Root Donors
$1,000 – $4,999
- Name engraved on a wooden leaf on our Giving Tree
Branch Builders
$5,000 – $9,999
- Name engraved on a wooden leaf on our Giving Tree
- Featured story in our donor spotlight newsletter
Canopy Circle
$10,000 – $19,999
- Name engraved on a tree trunk panel on the Giving Tree
- Featured story in our donor spotlight newsletter
Legacy Grove
$20,000 and up
- Name engraved on a tree trunk panel on the Giving Tree
- Optional naming opportunity for a outdoor classroom bench
- Featured story in our donor spotlight newsletter
Seed Planters
Gifts up to $999
- Name on a laminated leaf on our Giving Tree
Root Donors
$1,000 – $4,999
- Name engraved on a wooden leaf on our Giving Tree
Branch Builders
$5,000 – $9,999
- Name engraved on a wooden leaf on our Giving Tree
- Featured story in our donor spotlight newsletter
Canopy Circle
$10,000 – $19,999
- Name engraved on a tree trunk panel on the Giving Tree
- Featured story in our donor spotlight newsletter
Legacy Grove
$20,000 and up
- Name engraved on a tree trunk panel on the Giving Tree
- Optional naming opportunity for a outdoor classroom bench
- Featured story in our donor spotlight newsletter
Plant Your Seed Today
Our goal is to have raised the funds to purchase our building by the end of the 2025-26 school year. This will allow us to fund our other resources such as expanding onto our building, further supporting our staff, and developing more nature-based programming. With your support, we will be able to create a stable foundation for generations of curious, connected learners.
