Little Mountain Forest School

Fall Playgroups are open for registration NOW!

Join us for child-led nature play around our theme of FOCUS this fall! This season's curriculum is designed to help kids hone the symphony of skills we use to direct, shift and sustain our attention.

Throughout the series, we’ll leverage the inherently captivating natural world to teach kids building blocks of focus: how to feel grounded in the moment; how to zoom in and zoom out; how to wonder; and how to follow our interests.

Registration is required, spots are limited and classes often sell out!

Back to school photos got you in your feels about the unstoppable passage of time? Fortunately, we know milking the magic out of childhood just takes a bit of play and a lot of time outside. Registration for Fall Playgroups will be coming soon, but here's the scoop!

😎 Ms. Emily will be back in South Huntsville with a school-friendly time on Friday afternoons!
🍃 Ms. Becca will have an 8 week offering Wednesday mornings to dive deep into the rhythms of play all season long!
🍂 After Fall break, Ms. Kirsten will be back on Monday mornings at one of our favorite locations!

Make sure you're signed up for our email notifications and keep an eye on this page for registration info later this month!

Last week, Beth and Sarah stepped out of the forest for a change—and even traded their hiking boots for professional attire! 🥾➡️👔

We had the opportunity to attend the LeadOn Summit with Leadership Greater Huntsville, where we spent the day learning alongside leaders from across our community. One of the biggest themes was building strong teams, but we also came away with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and renewed energy for the year ahead.

At Little Mountain Forest School, we believe lifelong learning isn't just for children. The more we grow as leaders and educators, the better we can serve our students, families, and team.

Thank you, Leadership Greater Huntsville, for an inspiring day!

Teachers, don't miss this! See how your students can connect with science and nature through hands-on learning.

Teachers, this one’s for you!

Before the school year begins, come experience a Land Trust field trip for yourself.

Join us at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for a free Preview Day where you’ll meet our educators, explore our field trip offerings, and see how your students can connect with science and nature through hands-on learning.

July 22: Elementary & Middle School Educators
July 23: High School Educators

Registration is required. Visit landtrustnal.org/events to learn more.

Come and visit us this Saturday from 11-3 at the Orion in Huntsville! The event is hosted by the Land Trust of North Alabama and The Orion Amphitheater and is designed to introduce people to outdoor recreation opportunities throughout North Alabama. The fair is FREE to attend and features vendors, activities, demonstrations, and outdoor organizations.

Send a message to learn more

🤸‍♀️💦 Join us for more Summer fun! Ms. Emily is leading two camp-style playgroups in the Jones Valley area in July! These caregiver attended classes will explore the many ways we can explore with our senses outside four consecutive days! Registration is required and space is limited! See the link in comments for more info.

We've only got one week left on our last Spring Playgroup, but do not fret! We have one summer playgroup already open for registration with only TWO spots left. The first Summer playgroup will meet each morning of June 1-4th at Monte Sano and we'd love to have you play with us! Link for registration in the comments!

Our LMFS staff ended the last day of our 2025/26 school year with a painting swap challenge! Much like each canvas we rotated, we have all evolved, grown, and carried some mistakes along the way. But we laughed through it all and ultimately worked together to create something unique and beautiful. We are so proud of our diversely talented LMFS team, and this was a joyful, fun way to end our school year.
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*Shout out to our Explorers educator, Lauren, for preparing this awesome activity for us!

Our first Summer Playgroup is open for registration! Geared toward kids ages 18 mo - 4 year with their caregiver, this playgroup is “CAMP STYLE” meeting for 4 consecutive days. This daily playgroup is a great way to build a foundation of nature play and gather inspiration that will last you all season! Spaces are limited! Register at littlemountainforestschool.org/play-with-us

It’s that big bubble time of year! 🫧