about us

what is fitra nature education?

We are a grassroots initiative offering children’s programs that nurture each child’s fitra through our deen, life sciences, and immersive farm and forest education. Inspired by the Quranic call to reflect on Allah’s signs, children explore the natural world hands-on—growing spiritually grounded, with a sense of wonder, and deeply connected to Allah's creation.

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our intention

The mission of Fitra Nature Education is to nurture spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being through outdoor education grounded in Islamic values, character development, and a love for Allah’s creation.

meet our team

Fatima Jan

Founder & Certified Nature-Based Educator

Alisha Stegall

Community Outreach Coordinator

Aya Shabarek

Lead Hummingbirds Teacher & Certified Nature-Based Educator

Zara Asad

Lead Cardinals Teacher

Wafa Abedrabbo

Lead Chickadees Teacher

Maryam Abdelhamid

Assistant Cardinals Teacher

Eva Jahan

Assistant Hummingbirds Teacher

Hanaa Lakhani

Assistant Chickadees Teacher

Fatima Jan

Founder & Certified Nature-Based Educator

Imam Khalil Salaam

Lead Eagles Teacher

Aya Shabarek

Lead Cardinals Teacher & Certified Nature-Based Educator

Wafa Abedrabbo

Lead Hummingbirds Teacher

TBA

Lead Chickadees Teacher

Eva Jahan

Lead Gardening Teacher

Maryam Abdelhamid

Assistant Eagles Teacher

Sania Siddiqui

Assistant Cardinals Teacher

Sarah Ismail

Assistant Hummingbirds Teacher

Hanaa Lakhani

Assistant Chickadees Teacher

Alisha Stegall

Community Outreach Coordinator

Zara Asad

Social Media Manager

frequently asked questions

We offer seasonal, outdoor, Islamic nature programs in the Fall and Spring. Our programs are divided by age groups: Chickadees (2-4), Hummingbirds (5-7), Cardinals (8-11), and Eagles (12-16). We also have community events. For a list of active programs and events, please visit our Registration App.

We require students to wear waterproof boots, and we recommend wearing long sleeved shirts/long pants, insect repellent before drop-off, and bringing a water bottle. More details for specific classes will be sent by the teacher once your child is registered. For a layering guide, please click here.

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