Juniper Hill School will host open houses and tours on Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to noon, and Saturday, March 8. The events are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the school and our programs.

Faculty, current families and board members will be present to answer questions and share their experiences.

Juniper Hill School for Place­Based Education, located in Alna is one of the first of its kind. It’s a school that connects children to themselves, to each other, and to their communities through studying both natural and human environments. The outdoors serves as the primary classroom and a springboard for a curriculum that synthesizes the best of 20th century progressive education, with a 21st century place-based approach.

Juniper Hill School was founded by Director Anne Stires in 2011, and currently serves 3- to 9-year-olds. They have been adding a grade each year, with plans to culminate in a pre-K to grade 8 school.

Currently enrolling for all programs for fall 2014:

• Full-time Place-Based Elementary School, 1st/2nd (6-8 years old) and 3rd/4th grade classes (8-10 years old)
• A 3-day and 5-day Nature Preschool and Forest Kindergarten class (4-6 years old)
• Part-day Nature Immersion Program (3-5 years old)

Space is limited.

For more information about the school, the open houses and tours, or to request an application, please visit the website: www.juniperhillschool.org or contact info@juniperhillschool.org or 207-586­5711. The school is located at 180 Golden Ridge Road in Alna.