Acorn Acres Nature School

05/30/2026

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05/25/2026

Acorn Acres Farmstead

04/15/2026

Kids don’t need much help from adults to play, create, explore, and make meaning from their world. Play is the natural process by which they learn and develop.

04/04/2026

Our 5 day old piglets are eating good and growing like weeds!

04/02/2026

Our first Nature Play Session was so much fun! For Spring we are focusing on curiosity, the perfect time to explore new beginnings in nature.

We have spots open and would love to have you join us! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/nature-play-explorers-ages-18-mo-4-years

03/30/2026

03/21/2026

This week we started weaving on a potholder loom. The kids will be learning more folk-craft techniques through weaving, paper crafts, and whittling.

03/14/2026

🌱✨ We’re Growing This Spring! ✨🌱

Our hearts are so full as we welcome three new students to our nature school family! Just like the buds are beginning to bloom and the earth is waking up, our school community is growing in the most beautiful way.

We are deeply grateful for the trust families place in us and for the opportunity to nurture children’s connection with nature, wonder, and one another. Each new child brings unique curiosity, joy, and energy that enriches our days in the woods and on the farm.

Here’s to a season of growth, discovery, muddy boots, and sunshine ☀️
Thank you for being part of this journey with us! 😘

11/13/2025

I will be participating in the Launch Wayne cohort pitch next week! What a great learning experience this has been so far.

🚀Join us for the Launch Wayne Pitch Contest & Launch Party — where innovation meets celebration!

Come cheer on local entrepreneurs as they pitch their business idea! Then, stick around for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, networking, and a night of inspiration.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 20 🕕 Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 University of Mount Olive : R***r Hall, 652 R.B. Butler Dr. Mt. Olive, NC

Featuring: Dragonfly Elements - Emboldened Fitness Personal Training - Lockwood Farms - The Young-Outlaw Ranch - Black Unicorn Creative, LLC. - Kidnetix NC - Acorn Acres Nature School - - Juniper & Rose - The Pink Apron, LLC - Ugly Shoe Boutique

We hope to see you there!

11/03/2025

Acorn Acres Farmstead