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The McDowell Environmental Center (MEC) is a unique learning experience for thousands of students and teachers throughout the region every year. Instruction and activities take place outside, among forests, canyons, and streams, where students can see and feel exactly what they are being taught. Respect for the environment, recycling fundamentals, team building, confidence enrichment, and zero-waste concepts are only some Read more...
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McDowell Environmental Center and The Farm School announce a new way to safely get away during COVID-19. McDowell “Family Field Trips” are an educational and relaxing three-day experience of exploration. At McDowell, we believe that experiential education, through inquiry and self-discovery leaves long-lasting impressions and a deeper understanding of the world around you and yourself. Bring your family for this Read more...
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the Little River Canyon Center is a Jacksonville State University building located in Northeast Alabama that adjoins the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the city of Fort Payne. the facility features a Grand Hall, HD movie theater, gift shop, natural history library, exhibits, classrooms, back deck, outdoor amphitheater and trails for both education and adventure. The Canyon Center features Read more...
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Nestled in a forested hillside, Manitou Cave is a hidden treasure with a rich history and ancient geological origins. Stand beside Great Spirit Mountain, a natural formation within the cave standing over 40 feet tall. Study sacred Cherokee syllabary inscriptions and ponder how they could have appeared on a 50-foot high ceiling. Travel deeper and reflect in the grand ballroom Read more...
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Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is home to over 160 animals including tigers, mountain lions, African lions, bears, wolves, black leopards and so many more wonderful animals. As a last stop preserve, the animals that come to live with us remain here for the rest of their lives. Located on 140 acres in Dekalb County, Alabama, Untamed Mountain, home Read more...
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Designed for children going into Kindergarten through those going into 5th grade, our day camps offer a serious taste of what Maranatha has to offer without the overnight stay. Come enjoy camp activities like canoeing, kayaking, crafts, games, and other fun. Read more...
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Have fun with your family at Tate Farms. Fun farm activities include: Hay Rides, Corn Train Rides, Jumping Pillows, Pedal Carts for tots and parents, Pumpkin Cannon, Barnyard Playground with a cotton picker slide, 20 foot tube slide, grain auger swing and more, Tire Mountain Pyramid, Face Painting, Animal Balloon Creations, Camp Fires with Marshmallows for Roasting and S’mores for Read more...
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Students will love this fun, educational visit to the farm including: Private Guided Tour, Hay Ride, Maze, Animals, Educational Outdoor Classrooms, Jumping Pillow, Corn Crib, Barnyard Playground, and Pick Your Own Pumpkin from the Vine. Read more...
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Burritt on the Mountain’s educational programs provide a variety of quality education experiences that meet national and state standards for social studies, environmental education, science, math, language arts, and the creative arts. Read more...
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Rise enlists the help of live, non-releasable birds of prey in our programs. The purpose is to allow people to experience aspects of our world they would not be able to experience otherwise. They aid in teaching people about being good stewards of our world in fulfillment of Rise’s mission. Read more...
