Outdoor education enhances students' mental well-being and academic performance, fostering critical skills such as problem-solving, empathy, and stress reduction. The Wild Wanderers is a newly established team within the Environmental Leadership Program at the University of Oregon, dedicated to crafting an environmental education curriculum that resonates with students and emphasizes that humans play an essential role in our planet's ecosystems. Our team has developed six in-class and two field trip lessons, benefiting over 300 first and second-graders from three local elementary schools. Field trips to Mt. Pisgah Arboretum offer students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in nature, fostering not only a deeper understanding of the environment but also strengthening interpersonal connections. Our team has partnered with 90by30, an organization committed to ending child neglect and abuse in Lane County by 2030, our collaboration promotes nature as a sanctuary, where students are able to cultivate essential social-emotional skills. Our curriculum focuses on the oak woodland and Douglas-fir forest ecosystems, promoting ecological knowledge and a sense of place. To assess the impact of our program, we will collect qualitative data on students' understanding of ecological processes, appreciation for nature, and recognition of the importance of biodiversity and conservation.