Madison County Community Learning Centers (MCCLC) is…

A Community Learning Hub

Dedicated to creating optimal environments for learning, empowering individuals of all ages to thrive through community engagement, education and personal development.

Our Initiatives


Explore the programs that embody our commitment to eco-arts, regenerative farming, and STEAM — from our K-8 Woodson Branch Nature School to our Farm Classroom, Community Education Calendar and so much more!

Childhood Education

Community Education

Farm & Food

Community Resilience

There are MANY ways to get involved!

  • Volunteering at MCCLC is a meaningful way to support local children, families, and community programs. Whether you’re helping in classrooms, working on the farm, or sharing your unique skills, your time makes a real difference. Join us and become part of the village that helps our community grow and thrive.

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  • Invest in something that matters. As a business or individual sponsor, your support helps fund scholarships, expand programming, and keep our community thriving. Sponsorship is more than a donation—it’s a way to align your values with impact that lasts.

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  • We believe collaboration is how communities thrive. Whether you're an educator, nonprofit, local business, or creative visionary, partnering with MCCLC opens the door to shared resources, aligned missions, and deeper community impact. Let’s build something beautiful together.

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  • Maybe you want to support local youth. Maybe you believe in hands-on learning and outdoor education. Or maybe you simply want to invest in the future of Madison County. Whatever your reason, your generosity helps MCCLC provide nature-based learning, leadership programs, and community resources that create lasting impact.

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  • Stay connected to the heart of our work. Whether you're interested in upcoming events, new programs, volunteer opportunities, or stories from our learning communities, our newsletter keeps you in the loop. It’s the easiest way to stay informed, get inspired, and support what’s growing here at MCCLC.

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  • Come see what makes MCCLC special. Nestled in the mountains of Madison County, our campus is home to nature-based classrooms, community gardens, and spaces built for curiosity and connection. Whether you're a prospective family, a community partner, or just passing through, there's nothing like experiencing the magic in person. We’d love to show you around.

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  • Looking for a space that feels alive with possibility? From workshops and birthday parties to community gatherings and retreats, our campus offers a unique setting rooted in nature, creativity, and connection. If you’re dreaming up something meaningful, we’re here to help you bring it to life.

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Community Calendar


See what’s happening on our campus!

Our Podcast


A fresh podcast that exists to bring energy, awareness, and celebration to the efforts being made by teachers who care deeply about rebuilding and reshaping education. Here, we highlight exceptional lessons and experiences taught at Woodson Branch Nature School, discuss the reasons they are effective in building tomorrow's leaders, and finally how to expand on them and bring these kinds of outcomes to a variety of learning environments.

Keep an eye out for more to come!