Mountain Roots, Inc.

Mountain Roots Wish Lists--

As an educational non-profit, Mountain Roots is continuously seeking supplies and in-kind donations to support our services. We appreciate your generosity and assistance to help us fulfill our mission. 


If you are able to help provide a donation, please coordinate with us by emailing ali@mountainroots.org to arrange the logistics.


Outdoor Education Wish List

  • Pencils
  • Pencil top erasers
  • Washable Markers
  • Whiteboard / Dry Erase Markers
  • Dry erase board / Easel
  • Animal Skins & Skulls for demos
  • Sample labeled rocks (various types)
  • Field Guides
  • Garden Supplies--Gardening gloves, hand tools, hoe, pitch fork, shovels
  • Seeds and more seeds--for all seasons (we help run 2 school gardens year-round). Organic preferred.
  • Local / WNC trail maps (weatherproof)
  • Compasses
  • GPS
  • Camping Equipment 
  • Backpacks
  • Flip chart paper
  • Outdoor Education & School Garden Sponsors (email ali@mountainroots.org for more information) 



Day Camp Essentials List

  • Construction paper
  • Computer paper
  • Markers & Crayons
  • Pencils & Extra Erasers
  • Pony Beads
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • Embroidery floss for bracelets
  • Yarn--various colors
  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Popsicle sticks / Craft sticks (regular & jumbo)
  • Tempera paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Googly eyes and other fun camp craft supplies (no glitter please...)
  • Glue 
  • Scissors
  • Rubber bands
  • "Empty" Toilet paper and paper towel rolls