Calling all explorers! Build your nature skills to have fun while staying safe in the great outdoors. Get prepared and find out what to bring on your outdoor adventures. Learn first aid, how to recognize when someone needs help, and what you can do to assist right away. Practice filtering water, learn how to safely start a fire, and build a shelter in nature. Hike the Powdermill trails to play out wilderness survival scenarios and build your safety skills.
Learn more about Outdoor Skills.
Campers, let’s get crafty! With the great outdoors as your inspiration, explore concepts of art intersecting with nature in a series of fun projects that celebrate sustainability. Search for natural pigments in nature and use sustainable harvesting practices to collect materials from the forest. Create sculptures with seeds from native wildflowers, make bird feeder crafts, and find out how to make art that makes an impact.
Learn more about Art in Nature.
Get out in nature and learn how to protect it as you become an environmental champion. Learn about land stewardship, why it’s important, and ways you can practice it. Trek through the forest to identify and safely remove invasive species. Explore the benefits of native plants and gain hands-on experience maintaining Powdermill’s native gardens. Discover ways to preserve natural areas while keeping them accessible for exploration.
Learn more about Living with the Land.