Our Natural Environment
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The Greenhouse
Our greenhouse is affectionately named by the students “Serra Calda“, which is Italian for “hot house” or “house of the earth”. It is overseen by a professional greenhouse manager. The greenhouse and the outdoor planting beds directly involve children in plant selection, growth, nurturing and maintenance of annuals and perennials, food crops and ornamentals. We also market and sell much of the greenhouse bounty throughout the calendar year. Along the way, students learn broader lessons about sustainability, horticulture, and the relationship between food and health.
Wetlands and Observation Deck
Students develop a connection to the outdoors as they observe birds, insects, and other creatures in a wetland habitat, and also learn the importance of preserving and maintaining the natural environment around the school through hands-on activities.
Pathway to Discovery
Montessori Radmoor’s Pathway to Discovery is a nature trail that encircles our nearly 10-acre campus and winds though lush forest, open greenspace, and along a wetland’s edge. Along the Pathway are signs that provide information on the plants, animals, ecosystems, and natural processes of Radmoor’s grounds.
Forest and Trails
The woodland habitat and trails on the Radmoor Montessori property function as an outdoor classroom for learning about the trees, underbrush, vines, and invasive plant species, as well as insects and vertebrates of mid-Michigan. They also serve as a popular “after-school” space for children to roam and play.
