Our co-op is very unique. We aren’t an academic-driven program hiding under shiny "Nature Sprinkles"…We believe that education is best done through radical self-direction. Children (and all humans) are wired to learn about their environment through play, observation, and trial & error.

We also believe that a supportive community composed of rich and diverse skills, age-inclusiveness, cooperation, and stewardship of the pertaining environment is critical for this type of learning to occur.

This system reflects how nature operates.

UES co-op is fully interactive and community-driven.
It’s all ages, peer to peer (instead of grown up to child), mindfulness forward, and nature immersive.
What happens over time with this program is up to all of us, together. We can’t wait to see what you and your family have to teach us!


​  Becoming a Member of our ecosystem has a plethora of benefits for you, and helps create infinite learning opportunities, accessibility, jobs, resources, and more to the greater community. All membership proceeds are guaranteed to go back into the local economy of the Midlands of SC. Thanks for your support!

Learn more about each tier of our membership below to find out which layer of community you resonate with. Feel free to reach out with any questions!