As families navigate the isolating effects of digital saturation and an increasingly fast-paced world, JEC offers a regenerative alternative—creating opportunities for education and community life grounded in human connection, meaningful relationships, nature, creativity, and well-being.
We believe these experiences matter not only for the individual, but for the communities we are building together. Supporting JEC is an investment in the social, cultural, and emotional resilience of future generations—and in creating spaces where children, families, educators, and community members can thrive.
We are a pioneering community of educators, caregivers, entrepreneurs, students, and community members exploring new ways to learn, connect, create, and contribute in Northeast Florida.
Inspired by holistic education, anthroposophy, a relationship with the natural world, and a commitment to meaningful community life, JEC supports and cultivates initiatives that bring people together around education, wellbeing, creativity, and stewardship.
Our areas of interest and engagement include:
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Outdoor & Place-Based Education
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Homeschool Enrichment
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Waldorf-Inspired Learning
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Community Green Space
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Biodynamic & Regenerative Gardening
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Meditation, Reflection & Spiritual Study
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Healing Arts & Wellbeing
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Teacher Education, Training & Support
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Community Gatherings, Workshops & Conversations
Through these efforts, JEC seeks to create spaces where education extends beyond the classroom and people of all ages can learn from one another, from the natural world, and from the communities in which they live
K-12 Waldorf-Inspired Home Education Programs
Adult Study
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Anthroposophical study group
Do you have a project or idea you'd like to collaborate on with JEC? Please let us know.
We sponsor various events throughout the year to support our initiatives and projects such as:
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Parent Education Evenings at Spring River School
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Teacher professional development with a focus on Outdoor Waldorf-inspired Learning
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Community Festivals & Plays
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Community Dinners in collaboration with Shakti Life Kitchen
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Participation in Regional and National Anthroposophical Society of America events and presentations.
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Support for other non-profits.
We are seeking Support, Board Members and Volunteers to help us serve the community.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Giving