Our Mission

To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world, one that inspires curiosity, stimulates learning, and brings new life to classroom performance.

What We’re About

Enriching North Carolina’s Standard Course of Study with hands-on learning in pristine forest areas and wilderness sites.

Allowing students to develop a personal connection with the land, become more physically active, gain in self-confidence and connection with peers.

Who We’re Serving

Fifth and eighth grade classes from participating schools in Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, and Jackson counties.

How You Can Help

As a non-profit, Muddy Sneakers' success is made possible through the generosity of individuals and philanthropic organizations (to make a gift click here).

In addition, we invite friends and supporters to work with us in forming school partnerships and in shaping a sustainable foundation which will allow us to include more and more students in “outdoor classroom” experiences.

 
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Latest News

Asheville Hikers and Asheville Pizza Sponsor Banquet Tonight
Chris Newman organized the Asheville Hiking Meetup Group several months ago and it has now grown into a group of over 600 members.  Their focus is ... read more »

Come! Find more of what’s to love about Muddy Sneakers.
A MUDDY SNEAKERS COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION Monday September 14, 2009 from 7-8 pm will be held in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County ... read more »

Schools program Muddy Sneakers earns Sierra Club grant
Published by the Asheville-Citizen Times April 20, 2009 From staff reports The Sierra Club’s Building Bridges to the Outdoors Project has ... read more »