All Environmental Education

Building an appreciation for nature is critical to increasing connections to natural resources, appreciation for public green space, inspiring sustainability, and personal well-being. Our park offers opportunities for a hands-on approach to learning about the natural world, about cultural heritage, and environmental arts.. By providing outdoor and place-based education to people of all ages, we increase the number who understand Read more...

A 17 acre site owned by the Calhoun County Commission and operated by the Calhoun County Extension Office in concert with the Calhoun County Master Gardeners. The site includes community garden raised beds, a classroom and an outdoor classroom. Cane Creek Community Gardens provides raised bed growing boxes for Calhoun County citizens on a first come, first served basis. Read more...

A variety of camps are offered throughout the year which include: Kayak Adventure Camp, Webb Concrete Fort Building, Wild Wednesdays, art camp, backyard ball camp, dance camps, Missoula Children’s Theatre, disc golf, archery camp. We also provide a summer camp at the Heflin Community Arts Center for children ages 5 and up. Read more...

This event is an Alabama Department of Environmental Management program designed for 4th grade students. The Ground Water Festival allows each student to conduct 3 hands on activities learning how our actions affect the water we have available on earth. Read more...

The Junior Ranger program is an activity-based program, focusing on young visitors ages 5-13 (although children of all ages can complete the Junior Ranger book). The program invites youth to join the National Park Service family by giving childen the opportunity to explore and learn about their parks, and learn how they can help protect them today and into the Read more...

How can you have endangered and threatened species, over 100 rare species, millions of years of fossils, American Indian tools and games, and the Trail of Tears in your classroom . When you use Little River Canyon National Preserve as your classroom you can have science, history, and physical activities. Your students can learn and enjoy the park as part Read more...

Give your students an adventure experience with a variety of classes including Survival Skills Experience, Student Orienteering Class, Field Trip Zip Line, Practical Ingenuity Class, TAS Field Trip Hike, and Field Trip Climbing Experience. Read more...

Weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to look at some of the wonders of the universe our telescopes following the planetarium program with the help of our experienced and knowledgeable observing crew! Read more...

At Camp DeSoto girls are invited to experience the fun of summer camp as part of a nurturing Christian community. Through outdoor activities, new friends, loving counselors, worship, and play, Camp DeSoto provides girls with opportunities to learn new skills, enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, build lasting friendships, and develop a deeper understanding of God’s love. Read more...

Camp Skyline is a residential, summer camp in northern Alabama for girls. We offer four 2-week sessions for girls going into grades 1 – 11, as well as three 1-week mini-sessions for girls going into grades 1 – 3. We are a Christian camp and seek to do everything for the glory of God and the encouragement of our campers. Read more...