"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

Where Class Is In Session ... Outdoors

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Near Lookout Mountain is a school that is totally outdoors.

The Wauhatchie School, which opened in 2015, teaches pre-kindergarteners through third graders - as well as home school students.

 

There, Nature is the campus.

Outdoor learning models such as the one at Wauhatchie - and also at Ivy Academy in Soddy-Daisy - have been around since the 19th Century, but they have seen renewed interest because of the pandemic.

Dr. Jean Lomino - one of our guests on our very first “Scenic Roots” - is co-founder of The Wauhatchie School.

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