“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, each class gathers on our homestead to explore the wonders of nature through each season. My approach supports the whole child through imagination, movement, and meaningful connection. I also weave in gentle somatic practices, like breath and sensory awareness, grounding exercises, and gratitude practices, which help children develop a lifelong sense of calm and inner knowing. This is more than just outdoor play! It is a return to something essential.
Ages 5-9
*Must be 5 before Sept 1st. Please do not register your child if he/she turns 10 before the end of December (Spring semester will be evaluated separately.)
TUESDAY or THURSDAY from 10am-12pm
DESCRIPTION: Nature-based, seasonal lessons, incorporating art, science, wilderness skills, stories, games, and gentle somatic practices.
LOCATION: Classes held at Little House Farm (669 N 3000 W) and Ashley Nature Park (1776 W 1500 N).
FEES: I am a vendor for both Athenian Academy and Utah Fits All. A $15 non-refundable fee per child is required to reserve your spot for the school year. Athenian Academy does not cover this fee!
$64 program fee due by the 1st of each month. (Price is pro-rated for shorter months.)
*If you have multiple children and are PRIVATE PAY, please reach out to me about a sibling discount.*
DATES: Fall program runs from Sept. 1st – Nov. 19th. (Fall break is Oct. 12th-16th).
Winter/Spring program runs from Jan 19th – May 13th (Spring break is Apr. 5th-9th)
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Payments for Nature School can be made by cash, Venmo, or with a card. 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
*To see what we’re up to in class each week, follow our Facebook page!*
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 earn 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 two books about it!), loves homesteading with her husband, homeschooling their son, and taking advantage of the many nature adventures throughout the Uintah Basin.