Outdoor Learning Center

Outdoor Learning Center for School Groups

Schools from across the southeast are invited to join us for an exciting adventure and education filled day in the Hickory Nut Gorge. Students may range from elementary through college students interested in learning more about the environment, their classmates, and themselves. Mountain Roots Outdoor Learning Center incorporates a wide variety of experiential activities to connect students to the natural world through an open environment for learning. Day programs are currently offered with the opportunity to combine a variety of activities. Sample activities that may be available include the following:

OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER ACTIVITIES Activities Offered for K-8

Ø  Orchard & Farm tour

Ø  Forest Ecology

Ø  Stream study

Ø  Team building/initiatives

Ø  Hiking

Ø  Orienteering (6^th & up)

Ø  Outdoor living skills

 Activities offered High School & College

Ø  Orchard & farm tour

Ø  Service Project

Ø  Team building/initiatives

Ø  Hiking

Ø  Orienteering

Ø  Leave No Trace Ethics

More activities coming soon…

Also offering At-School programs. Contact Ali for more information at Ali@MountainRoots.org

Sample Schedule for school groups:

9:30—Group arrives

9:30-10:00—Welcome & Opening (large group)

10:00-12:00—Activity #1 (with trail group)

12:00-12:45—Lunch (provided by the school)

12:45-2:30—Activity #2 (with trail group)

2:30-2:45—Closing (large or trail groups)

3:00—Group departs

Booking & Availability information

Please contact us regarding availability of dates and activities. We look forward to working with you to meet your students’ needs in the upcoming school year.

For more information email Ali Lien at Ali@MountainRoots.Org