Wild Ones Collective
Nature-Based Homeschooling Community in Maine
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Where nature is the teacher.
Where nature is the teacher.
Wild Ones Collective brings homescool families together for meaningful learning, outdoor exploration, creativity and community.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
Nature walks, seasonal exploration, and outdoor activities help children build confience and connect with the natural world.
Field Trips
Field Trips
Local adventures, historical sites, nature experiences and seasonal outings bring lessons to life throughout the year.
Hands-On Learning
Hands-On Learning
Creative projects, pratical skills, and age appropriate activies encourage indpendance and problem-solving.
Community
Community
Families share experiences, support one another and take part in a homeschool community where children can grow together.
A place to learn, explore and grow together.
A place to learn, explore and grow together.
Wild Ones Collective is a nonprofit nature-based homeschool co-op rooted in the seasons, the beauty of Maine and the belief that children learn deeply through hands-on experiences.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Annual Makers Market
Annual Makers Market
Come shop and support our brilliant young creators!
This amazing craft fair is entirely run by local homeschool kids.
They made all the goods with their own hands.
Open to All: The public is invited to come shop, browse, and cheer them on.
Serious Talent: Prepare to be amazed. Our young makers have incredible skills and cool products!
Get a Table: Are you a young maker who wants to sell? Tables cost just $10.
Do not miss out on this fun community event!
Click here to purchase a table!
Past Events
Past Events
Garden Masquerade Dance
Garden Masquerade Dance
Please join us for our very first garden masquerade dance party!
Dress up in your fanciest duds. Wear a mask or purchase one made by our very own Eliana!
There will be pizza as well as other snacks available for purchase.
Purchase tickets here.
*This event is being held at a church, but Wild Ones is a secular homeschool community. See less
Annual S.T.E.A.M Fair
Annual S.T.E.A.M Fair
at HOPE Baptist Church Manchester, ME on March 10, 2026 3pm
Free and open to ALL homeschoolers! Come showcase your children's art and their scientific explorations! Let them put their hard work on display, present it to others, and view everyone else's creations! Art is not limited to paintings and drawings because art comes in many forms. Science projects can be anything! Come and be creative! Register here. Please specify if you are displaying a science project, an art display, or both!
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