Ozark Mountain Farm and Forest School, established two years ago in Northwest Arkansas, provides preschoolers a playful head start in ecology, sustainability and cooperative self-reliance. We tour the school campus, with founder Alaina Davidson, to learn about her novel preschool.
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Ozark Mountain Farm and Forest School Encourages Outdoor Learning
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Ozark Mt. Farm and Forest front yard sign.
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Ozark Mt. Farm and Forest preschoolers wait for lunch after their morning hike along the lake.
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A screened platform tent accommodates nap time.
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The schools goat barn is filled with fresh straw.
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A mother duck leads a dozen ducklings around the school grounds.
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The mud kitchen is a favorite play area for the children.
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Preschool Director Alaina Davidson deals with a herd of hungry goats.
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The children enjoy story time under the trees after lunch.
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Ozark Mt. Farm and Forest School residence is situated near Lake Sequoyah in east Fayetteville.
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