“To raise a nature-bonded child is to raise a rebel, a dreamer, an innovator… someone who will walk their own verdant, winding path.” – Nicolette Sowder.
At Little House Farm Nature School, children step away from screens and schedules and into the gentle rhythms of the earth. Once a week, they gather on a homestead to explore the wonders of nature through each season. Our approach is rooted in Waldorf philosophy and supports the whole child through imagination, movement, and meaningful connection. We also weave in gentle somatic practices—like breath and sensory awareness, grounding exercises, and gratitude practices—helping children develop a lifelong sense of calm, presence, and inner knowing. With our original moon cycle curriculum guiding us through the lunar year, children grow in confidence, curiosity, and a deep reverence for the world around and within them. This is more than just outdoor play! It is a return to something essential.
Little Wanderers (Ages 3-5)
Tues 10am-12pm (FULL)
This class is enriched with child-led play, incorporating nature-based, seasonal lessons that include art, simple experiments, songs, games, and stories. Each class also weaves in a gentle somatic practice, connecting kids to their inner sense of self.
Classes held at Little House Farm (669 N 3000 W) and Ashley Nature Park (1776 W 1500 N).
Fall program begins the first week in September.
- Non-refundable $15 fee per child due upon registration to secure your spot.
- $60/month program fee due on the 1st of each month.
- $10 discount per month for each additional child in the same family (in either class).
Explorers (Ages 6-10)
Wed OR Thurs (FULL) 10am-12pm
Our older class is also rooted in nature-based, seasonal lessons, incorporating art, science, wilderness skills, stories, and a nature journaling practice. Each class also weaves in a gentle somatic practice, connecting kids to their inner sense of self.
Classes held at Little House Farm (669 N 3000 W) and Ashley Nature Park (1776 W 1500 N).
Fall program begins the first week in September.
- Non-refundable $15 fee per child due upon registration to secure your spot.
- $60/month program fee due on the 1st of each month.
- $10 discount per month for each additional child in the same family (in either class).
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Payments for Nature School can be made by cash, Venmo, CashApp, or with a card through Stripe. See details below!
Cash: Bring to the farm or mail to: Little House Farm, 669 N 3000 W, Vernal, UT 84078
Stripe: Let me know and I will send an invoice through Stripe.
Questions? Contact Heather at 435-633-7022 or email heather@ourlittlehousefarm.com
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Meet Miss Heather!
Miss Heather’s own nature education started at a young age, growing up on a farm in Sanpete County. At the age of 17 she worked at a high adventure base, which inspired her to get to a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management & Youth Leadership. Later she earned a Master’s degree in Education and a certification in yoga and permaculture design. She has worked with kids in the great outdoors at Beaver High Adventure Base, Philmont Scout Ranch, and Elevation Outdoors. This has accumulated to over 400 nights sleeping in a tent! She also taught Leadership and STEM for six years at a Williamsburg Academy Online Middle School. She opened the Nature School on her family’s little homestead in the fall of 2023. Heather has a particular fondness for the moon (and even wrote a book about it!), loves homesteading with her husband, homeschooling their son, and taking advantage of the many nature adventures throughout the Uintah Basin.