Let’s build Walking Ferns together

This initiative is built on the belief that education belongs to the community. If this vision resonates with you, here is how you can help us take the next step.

Help Walking Ferns Grow

Walking Ferns is a community-led initiative rooted in the Sarang way of education, where learning stems from life, community, and curiosity. We envisage growing this network of learning spaces across South India, creating environments where education is lived and shared.

This vision moves forward whenever you share our story with a new family, offer a space for a hub, volunteer your skills to guide our children, or contribute financially to strengthen our foundation. No effort is too small; every gesture helps us reach one more family and take this initiative to the next step.

You can support Walking Ferns in simple, meaningful ways:

Volunteer your skills
Contribute Financially
Spread the word
Offer a space

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Ways to support

Spread the Word

On Social Media

Like, comment, and share our stories on sarang_hills, walking_ferns, or our YouTube channel.

In Your Community

Share our event posters or videos with parent groups and families seeking educational alternatives.

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Direct Feedback: Have an idea or suggestion, or criticism? Please write to us walkingfernsindia@gmail.com

Volunteer

Digital & Creative:

Help with social media, storytelling, documentation, or managing our community database.

On-Ground Support:

Assist with camps, workshops, and day-to-day activities at our Kuttinadu learning centres.

Specialised Expertise:

We are actively looking for contributors to help develop modules in

  • Sexuality Education
  • Mental Health
  • First Aid
  • Financial Literacy
  • Languages
  • ...and more
Get in touch with us

Let’s connect!

Offer a Space

Kuttinadu Learning Centres (Permanent Spaces)

For regular, long-term learning communities.

The Space: Open areas with trees/plants for play, plus a comfortable roofed area or indoor space for group activities and shared meals.

Currently searching: Thiruvananthapuram & Angamaly.

Activity Spaces (Workshops, Camps & Journeys)

For short-term, immersive programmes (1–5 days).

The Space: Farms, ancestral homes, art studios, dormitories, or nature-rich spaces that can host residential camps or day-long workshops.

Get in touch with us

Let’s connect!

Contribute Financially

I’m starting this journey by setting aside ₹2,00,000 from my gratuity as a small shared fund. If Walking Ferns resonates with you, you are welcome to add to it, so we can grow this together.

Your support helps me:

  • Rent and curate local learning spaces (the focus is on hosting, not owning land).
  • Fairly compensate our facilitators and artisans.
  • Ensure accessibility for families through subsidized costs.
  • ...and more

You can contribute directly via UPI:

UPI ID: 9447114482@hdfc
Name: Gautham Sarang

Since our payment form is currently under maintenance, please share a screenshot of your transaction via WhatsApp or email. This helps me personally acknowledge your support and maintain our community records.

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Geetha Dhananjayan

Academic Mentor

I'm an educator, homeschooling mentor, and lifelong learner. Having homeschooled my own children, I understand the excitement and uncertainty of choosing an alternative educational path.

If you’re exploring alternatives to conventional schooling, I can help you navigate recognised curricula and learning pathways to find what works best for your child and family.

My superpower: Making learning simple, meaningful, and joyful.

Athira Pillai

Documentation & Storytelling

I love noticing the little things—the spark in a child's eyes, the messy moments of discovery, and the stories hidden in everyday learning. For me, every child has a story worth telling, and it's a privilege to help preserve those memories. 

Something I love: Watching children enjoy moments of silence in this noisy world.

Amrutha P

Learning Facilitator & Communications

I'm usually the first friendly voice you'll hear from Walking Ferns. I stay connected with parents and volunteers, share updates, and keep our WhatsApp community buzzing. I also spend time with children as a learning facilitator, which is easily my favourite part of the day.

Fun fact: I've read the same picture book ten times and still laugh at it every single time.

Sneha Susan Mathew

Manager – Operations

I help keep the day-to-day operations at Walking Ferns running smoothly, overseeing administration, finance, and HR. I'm also a mental health professional who believes in creating a safe, welcoming community where people of all ages can learn, grow, and be themselves.

My superpower: Bringing clarity to chaos—both in systems and in people.

Something I love: Music, art, and meaningful conversations.

Gautham Sarang

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Founder & Learning Director

I'm passionate about creating learning environments where children can develop curiosity, responsibility, and a strong sense of self. Through Walking Ferns, I work with families, facilitators, and children to explore alternatives to conventional education and design meaningful learning experiences rooted in real life.

My superpower: Asking questions that make people think differently.

Something I love: Music, woodwork, outdoors, and time with my loved ones

Fun fact: I feel the same excitement about learning something new today as I did when I was a child.