Ecologist School Houston

Ecologist School Houston offers an outdoor learning community with programs that include robotics, eco explorers, art, LEGO, theater, and service projects. The program features Tinker Tuesday, when students build and engage in process art, and an after-school program on Wednesday afternoons where students spend time in nature and earn badges. Ecologist School Houston also hosts workshops for Scouts or other groups.

• Ages: 3–12 years old
• Schedule: After-school program on Wednesday afternoons

Ecologist School Houston operates as a PK3–6th part-time and full-time secular microschool and also runs an afterschool and homeschool enrichment program in areas such as robotics, eco explorers, art, LEGO, and theater. The program states that it is dedicated to inclusivity and open-mindedness and describes itself as a diverse and welcoming community that offers full inclusion as staffing allows. Its mission emphasizes science, nature, and hands-on learning, with students learning through natural play and participating in meaningful learning experiences as they grow, aiming to inspire a love for the outdoors. Ecologist School Houston partners with the nonprofit Families in Nature, whose mission is to connect children and their families to nature and to each other through time spent learning, playing, and volunteering outdoors. The program notes that families can learn more about Jennifer and Ecologist School through a podcast by Sandy Deppisch with Embrace the Blessing.

Last updated July 23, 2026.