Our Mission
Family Nature Farm, Inc. is dedicated to creating accessible, nature-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity, environmental stewardship, and a lifelong connection to the natural world.
Through hands-on outdoor education, community programs, and partnerships with schools and families, we provide meaningful opportunities for children to learn, explore, and grow in supportive, natural environments.
Our work is guided by the belief that nature is a powerful teacher and that every child deserves access to learning experiences that feel meaningful, inclusive, and grounded in connection.
Why Family Nature Farm Matters
We are currently in the planning and fundraising phase as we work toward securing land and launching Phase 1 of Family Nature Farm.
Family Nature Farm is currently in the planning and fundraising phase as we work toward securing land and launching our first outdoor learning habitat.
Many children have limited access to safe, nature-based learning environments. Traditional settings do not meet the needs of all learners — particularly those who benefit from movement, sensory experiences, and calm outdoor spaces.
Nature-based education supports emotional regulation, curiosity, confidence, and engagement. When children connect with the natural world, they develop resilience, responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Family Nature Farm exists to create an inclusive, accessible space where children and families can experience these benefits in a supportive community setting.
Our Commitment to Impact
Calm & Engagement
We design nature-based learning experiences that support emotional regulation, focus, and curiosity.
Access & Inclusion
Programs will be intentionally inclusive and accessible to diverse learners and families.
Environmental Stewardship
We foster early connection to nature to encourage lifelong environmental responsibility.
Our Vision for Family Nature Farm
When Family Nature Farm becomes a reality, children and families will be able to:
* Explore peaceful nature trails and wildlife habitats
* Learn gardening, sustainability, and respect for the land
* Discover creativity through nature-based learning
* Experience a calm nature to reconnect with nature and each other
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Family Nature Farm will be a welcoming outdoor learning environment where curiosity, confidence, and connection to the natural world can grow.
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Our Story
Family Nature Farm began with a simple belief: children learn and grow best when they feel calm, curious, and connected to nature.
After years of working closely with children and families, we saw how many young learners feel overwhelmed in traditional indoor settings. We also witnessed how time outdoors creates space for confidence, creativity, emotional balance, and deeper engagement.
As parents and educators, we experienced firsthand how powerful nature can be in helping children slow down, rediscover curiosity, and build meaningful connections — to themselves, to others, and to the land.
Family Nature Farm was created from that vision: a peaceful, inclusive space where learning feels natural, supportive, and rooted in connection.
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Family Nature Farm, Inc. was founded by Torrey Howard, President, with the goal of creating a place where children and families can reconnect with nature through outdoor education, wildlife habitats, and hands-on learnong.
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Help us secure 5+ acres of land to build a nature learning space for children and families. Your donation helps bring this vision to life.
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Join us in creating a peaceful place where children can learn, explore, and reconnect with nature.
Torrey & Marta Howard, Founders
Help Us Build Family Nature Farm
Your support will help secure land, develop our first outdoor habitat, and launch Phase 1 programming.