Cedar Valley Farm and Forest

08/07/2026

08/03/2026

In the late twenty teens I stood behind a counter in a co-op and I was terrible at counting change and I never memorized any of the produce numbers or how to enter discounts into the POS (which doesn’t stand for what you think, but it also did to me). But in any open moment I had there I made little lists like this, and I planned, and I dreamed about starting a nature school for infants and toddlers.

I worked jobs that I loved at state parks, traditional early childhood programs, and other forest schools. All were a gift and I learned things I still access.

And tomorrow our little school I was scribbling about is starting its SIXTH school year. We have learned so much, grown so much, had so much fun, and I am so grateful.

This past week our community came together to build a new indoor classroom space, which we are affectionately calling “Our Den.” Parents, teachers, and friends showed up and showed out to make it happen. Children ran around covered in bubbles. Adults joked, and dug a huge trench 😂. It all felt like such a gift!

I feel so so lucky to have the support of you all to continue to grow and tend to this space that connects children to nature, to themselves, and to this world 🌎

Thanks for building this dream with me. This unique space where children are respected, trusted, challenged, and loved by their teachers in a one of a kind setting. Y’all are the best.

05/08/2026

This is emergent literacy and writing ❤️

Fine motor skills,
Gross motor skills,
Sensory and vestibular input,
Emotional regulation,
And self advocacy

These are the building blocks of reading, writing, and being a life long learner

04/23/2026

🌎 Earth Day 🌎

We are so lucky that every day is earth day at Cedar Valley 🌱

Here are a few shots of things the farmers got up to today 🌸

04/06/2026

A few moments from early spring 🌱

04/06/2026

Some moments from the end of winter ❄️