"Curiosity is the very basis of education."- Arnold Edinborough
Unlocking the curiosity and every Junior Naturalist!
In Memory of Gwyn and Rowyn
Our Story
This is a one-of-a-kind nature swap subscription box that was created in memory of my two teenagers Gwyn and Rowyn who passed away on November 7th, 2022 in a car accident. Gwyn and Rowyn had a love for collecting items they found on their many nature outings. They enjoyed swapping items with others and purchasing items to expand their collections. And they loved sharing about and showing their collections to others. So it only seemed fitting to create something in their memory that will continue encouraging budding naturalists around the country to get outdoors to learn about and explore the natural world!
About Gwyn and Rowyn's Cabinet of Curiosities
Our Mission
Our mission is to immerse Junior Naturalists in connecting with the natural world and to build their sense of place. And to get families outdoors to explore nature and make discoveries together. The Cabinet of Curiosities will help Junior Naturalists learn about and explore nature through cross-curricular, hands-on, experiential activities, so that they will develop knowledge about, love for, and dedication to nature's wonders. Junior Naturalists can then swap their discoveries with other naturalists around the country to grow their collection and learn more about other ecosystems.
Our Values
Educating Children Outdoors and The Cabinet of Curiosities supports stewardship of the living world and the preservation of biodiversity. We believe in providing experiences of wonder through nature immersion and exploration, fostering compassion for one another and the natural world, building a community through teamwork and collaboration, and teaching responsibility so that Junior Naturalists are capable of making rational or moral decisions. We encourage Junior Naturalists to thoughtfully consider the effects of their actions when enjoying the natural world and to tread lightly as they go, and never take more than what they need.
Accepts ESA Funds in Arizona
We are proud to be able to accept ESA funds in Arizona to assist homeschool families in obtaining quality environmental education resources that can be utilized at home. We invoice those using ESA funds and accept payment through Class Wallet. We also provide a supplemental materials lesson plan that you can add your child's information to which will need to be submitted with your ESA invoice. You can also add other resources you may need to purchase to go along with your lesson, such as books, to this lesson plan. We will also be adding some in person environmental education programs, including an ECO Cabinet of Curiosities Jr. Naturalist program for those in Arizona. These programs can be found on our parent orgaization site www.educatingchildrenoutdoors.com.
Snapshots of Discovery: A Photo Exhibition of Gwyn and Rowyn's Cabinet of Curiosities
Contact Us
Thank you for considering our unique one-of-a-kind subscription box.
Gwyn and Rowyn's Cabinet of Curiosities
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
