Green Roots Okinawa
About Us
What is Green Roots Okinawa?
At Green Roots Okinawa, learning emerges in relationship to the natural world and is guided by student curiosity. Rather than following a rigid timetable, we've designed our sessions to respect seasonal cycles and the unique energy of each day.
We view our school as a living system whose mission is to restore and revitalize the soil, the child, and the community. Regeneration is at the heart of everything we do.
We view our school as a living system whose mission is to restore and revitalize the soil, the child, and the community. Regeneration is at the heart of everything we do.
Meet the Team
Emma Johnson
Passionate about connecting children with nature.
Liam Smith
Loves fostering a sense of community in learning.
Sofia Lee
Cherishes every moment spent outdoors with kids.
Our Philosophy
🌍 The Soil
We work to actively increase the biodiversity and fertility of the land in Okinawa and empower children to step into their role as environmental stewards.
🧒 The Child
We protect each child's inherent sense of belonging to the natural world, allowing their innate curiosity and sense of wonder to blossom.
🤝 The Community
We believe the individual is only as healthy as the ecosystem they inhabit! We focus on strengthening local bonds so that care and kinship ripple outward.