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To give students the ability to participate in a departmental organization in order to educate and inform students about opportunities and careers in Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, and Crop Sciences. The organization also gives students the opportunity to interact with employers in the industry and learn critical skills that can be applied to job hunting. Read more...
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AO DISCOVER! AUBURN-OPELIKA CHILDREN’S HANDS-ON SCIENCE CENTER IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER CREATED TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND ARTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF EAST ALABAMA AND BEYOND. OUR RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN OF OUR AREA RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCES THAT WILL LEAVE A LASTING IMPACT Read more...
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The AUMNH is home to a chapter of FrogWatch USA. FrogWatch USA is a national citizen science program where volunteers collect crucial data on when and where frogs are calling. Participation is open to everyone and no prior experience or expertise is required. To participate, volunteers must attend a volunteer training workshop and commit to learning the calls of our Read more...
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Museum staff provide interactive hands-on programming to school children on a wide range of natural history subsect. Participants range in age from Pre-K through high school. Programs are held at the museum, at schools, and at field sites like the Wehle Nature Center. Education programs are designed to be stand alone or purchased along with a tour of the collections. Read more...
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The preserve is a 120-acre living classroom, offering students a valuable multi-sensory experience with abundant opportunities for hands-on learning. Topic areas include zoology, botany, geology, wildlife, and the world around us. The preserve includes conservation and wildlife viewing a reas, teaching gardens, live animal exhibits, hiking trails, wetland areas with boardwalks, outdoor field classrooms, pavilions, ampitheater, and a nature playground. Read more...
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Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool is Auburn’s first nature preschool and the second nature preschool in Alabama. “Nature preschool” is an innovative educational strategy that allows your child to learn about, with, and through nature, embracing the great outdoors as their classroom. Children spend their school time exploring and uncovering knowledge in an environment where curiosity and child-led discovery are encouraged. Read more...
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Attend one of the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center’s regularly scheduled educational programs provided by Auburn University staff, faculty, and visiting scientists. Program topics include sciences, conservation, and sustainability, as well as recreation and hobbies such as geocaching and caving. Children’s hands-on activities are offered during events where appropriate. Read more...
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The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Summer Ecology Camp offers the opportunity to learn through nature in a safe and beautiful environment. Campers will experience complete, nature-based lessons covering diverse educational topics; and enjoy exercise and fresh air through hikes and time on the Nature Playground. Summer Ecology Camp is a great opportunity for your children to socialize with their Read more...
