FOREST AND FARM SCHOOL ATTIRE

Base Layer- Fall, Winter, Spring

Wool or synthetic fitted base layer long sleeve top and long bottoms 

Warm hat and/or balaclava

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Mid Layer-Fall, Winter, Spring

Wool or fleece pants

Wool or fleece jacket

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Insulating Layer- late Fall, Winter, early Spring

Heavy Jacket such as a ski jacket or other heavily insulated jacket

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Waterproof Layer- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ALL STUDENTS MUST have rain jacket and rain pants/bibs that are coated in polyurethane. Appropriate brands are CeLaVi, Reima, Taxi, Helly Hansen, and Grundens. Please purchase 2 piece sets, not a one piece suit. 

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Feet + Hands- late Fall, Winter, early Spring

Wool socks for the rain and winter

Insulated rain boots for cold/rain

Insulated ski gloves/mittens(winter)

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Summer

Sun hat

Long sleeve UV sun shirt if sensitive to prolonged sun exposure

Sandals for getting in a creek

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Additional Gear

- Forest School only- Whittling Knife for ages 5+. The Morakniv Craftline Basic 511 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Utility Knife and Combi-Sheath with a 3.6 inch blade is required(can be found on Amazon!) 

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- Unlined Sketch Pad. Expect to go through 2-3 per school year per child. The Melissa and Doug 6 x 9 Mini Sketch Pad is the perfect size for all ages.

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- Backpack with buckling chest strap. This must be properly sized for your child and must be able to fit all gear including their lunch. A separate lunch box is not necessary or recommended as the children carry their lunch in their packs most days.

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- An insulated mug with a carabiner handle- hooked to the outside of pack. Classes make foraged tea on a regular basis and this mug is essential for them to enjoy their forest tea!

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- Farm school only-  Leather work gloves/gardening gloves.

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If it is not raining, cold, or windy, your child can dress just like you would be taking them to the playground for the day. Otherwise, follow the requirements above.

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Label all gear!