About Wild Rose Education
At Wild Rose Education we teach people 'how to see', to become better observers, and how to take action in the world through our participant-centered learning experiences. We go beyond what has been and facilitate becoming what can be.
Our work is done collaboratively with larger institutions as well as independently through our own projects. Programming occurs in-person as well as virtually. Regional projects are common, yet national collaborations have become a staple product of Wild Rose Education.
Wild Rose Education is a lean and nimble, effective, sole proprietor, woman-owned, small business established in 2015.
Our work is done collaboratively with larger institutions as well as independently through our own projects. Programming occurs in-person as well as virtually. Regional projects are common, yet national collaborations have become a staple product of Wild Rose Education.
Wild Rose Education is a lean and nimble, effective, sole proprietor, woman-owned, small business established in 2015.
Successes and Celebrations
- 6 years of excellence expanding nationally and beyond reaching students around the globe
- 2020 Innovative Environmental Education Program Award for Youth Water Leadership Program from Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
- Each year has reached over 2000 learners through variety of programs and workshops.
- Established strong relationships with numerous partners, funders, collaborators, and participants.
About Our Founder

Sarah R. Johnson is a landscape-based environmental educator. As a freelance science educator she is focused on climate change, public lands, watershed science, civics, and geography, and teaching and learning through her business, Wild Rose Education. She designs and facilitates educator professional development workshops, teaches public lands courses, teaches youth International Arctic Buoy Program STEM programs, and facilitates a Colorado cohort of climate change educators. Sarah has created and facilitated numerous environmental education programs including the award winning Youth Water Leadership Program. Sarah is a student of the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Sarah has been based in western Colorado working to protect rivers and public lands through education since 2004 where she enjoys playing outside during all seasons, gardening, and making music.
Qualifications• MAEd: Natural Science & Environmental Education, Hamline University
• Practicing environmental educator since 2001 • Contagious enthusiasm and passion • More |
Professional Presentations• Gone Virtual: Practices, Learnings, and Possibilities
•Facilitating Student Centered Community Action Projects • The Water-Literate Citizen: Developing a New Framework for Water Literacy • More |
Community Involvment• Colorado Pika Project Volunteer
• Conservation Leadership Council, Wilderness Workshop • Colorado 350.org - Roaring Fork Leadership Council • Girl Scouts of Colorado Global Action Team • World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Girl-Led Action on Climate Change Volunteer |