WNC Woman shows how Muddy Sneakers connects kids with nature

Muddy Sneakers offers high-quality science education programming to public school fifth-grade students.

“Will my shoes actually get muddy?” is the most often asked question to instructors of the non-profit organization Muddy Sneakers when staff first introduce the outdoor science education program to students.

While honest in intention, this frequently asked question reflects a larger trend of society’s growing disconnect from nature. With a newly opened second office in the Piedmont, the Western North Carolina-based organization, Muddy Sneakers, works to bridge this gap, deepen the connection between children and nature, inspire curiosity, and stimulate learning while gaining a greater understanding of the long-term impact of studying environmental education.

Read the rest of the story by Muddy Sneakers’ Ruby Compton in WNC Woman magazine!