School
Students will become immersed in art and nature at Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art. Educational programs are led by the center’s trained staff and volunteers. Activities include hiking, nature photography, journaling, and more. Age ranges for programs may vary. Programs can be customized to meet your curriculum goals.
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Science.
topics covered:
Natural sciences, environmental studies, conservation, biology, nature, language arts, photography.
contact info
Name: Sadie R. Martin
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Ned Smith Center For Nature & Art
Nature and art come together at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art. Named after wildlife artist, naturalist and writer Ned Smith, the center is located on 500 contiguous acres of hardwood forest, meadows, streams, mountainside, and trails. Groups can see Ned Smith’s art in the three galleries, the Ned Smith Gallery, Olewine Gallery, and the Romberger Hallway Gallery, and enjoy a variety of environmental studies programs. Outreach programs are also available. Gallery admission is free on Fridays.
contact info
Hrs: Varies.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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Camp
Camp groups will become immersed in nature and art on field trips to Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art. All programs are led by the center’s trained staff and volunteers. Activities include hiking, journaling, nature photography, and much more. Age ranges for programs may vary. Programs can be customized upon request.
contact info
Name: Sadie R. Martin
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Ned Smith Center For Nature & Art
Nature and art come together at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art. Named after wildlife artist, naturalist and writer Ned Smith, the center is located on 500 contiguous acres of hardwood forest, meadows, streams, mountainside, and trails. Groups can see Ned Smith’s art in the three galleries, the Ned Smith Gallery, Olewine Gallery, and the Romberger Hallway Gallery, and enjoy a variety of environmental studies programs. Outreach programs are also available. Gallery admission is free on Fridays.
contact info
Hrs: Varies.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>